Legal Assistant

Service Care Solutions Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Flexible Hours

Hybrid working hours

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant in the West Midlands. The role is part-time with hybrid working, three days per week (Wednesday–Friday).

The rate is £15.82–£17.85 per hour PAYE, with umbrella rate £18.00–£20.32 per hour, for temporary contract work. The ideal candidate will have a qualifying law degree or GDL or substantial childcare law experience, with strong IT skills and ability to manage deadlines in a busy legal environment.

Qualifications

• Qualifying law degree or GDL or substantial childcare law experience.
• Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Experience in childcare/family law settings.

Responsibilities

• Experience working within a legal, family law or social care setting.
• Knowledge of childcare law, family proceedings and court processes.
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Law degree or GDL

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Service Care Solutions are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in the West Midlands, who are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team on a part-time basis.

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: West Midlands/Hybrid

Working Pattern: Part-time, 3 days per week

Days: Wednesday – Friday

Rate: £15.82 – £17.85 per hour PAYE, depending on experience

Umbrella Rate: £18.00 – £20.32 per hour, depending on experience

Contract: Temporary

Responsibilities as a Legal Assistant:

• Experience working within a legal, family law or social care legal setting.
• Knowledge of childcare law, family proceedings and court processes.
• Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with a strong understanding of confidentiality.

About you as a Legal Assistant:

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A qualifying law degree or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), or substantial experience working within the childcare legal sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Hours
• Hybrid working hours