Hybrid Education Legal Assistant (Locum) – 6+ Months

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority agency is seeking a qualified Locum Legal Assistant for a hybrid role in the South West. The candidate will provide vital legal assistance, manage case files, and ensure efficient documentation practices within a busy legal department. This full-time position, initially for 6 months with a competitive hourly rate of £25-£30, requires previous experience within a local authority. The role includes regular office attendance to facilitate case progress.

Qualifications

• Experience gained within a local authority is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential administrative and organisational support within the Legal department.
• Ensuring that all files are dealt with efficiently and filed on time.
• Creating and managing effective case files.
• Creating spreadsheets and collaborative documents to keep cases up to date.
• Filing documents, preparing bundles, and maintaining effective time recording.
• Redacting documents for disclosure to the police and the court.

Skills

Organisational support

File management

Creating spreadsheets

Redacting documents

Legal assistance

Job description

A local authority agency is seeking a qualified Locum Legal Assistant for a hybrid role in the South West. The candidate will provide vital legal assistance, manage case files, and ensure efficient documentation practices within a busy legal department. This full-time position, initially for 6 months with a competitive hourly rate of £25-£30, requires previous experience within a local authority. The role includes regular office attendance to facilitate case progress.