Social Care Legal Assistant — Part-Time

Leeds City Council; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Leeds is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant to provide administrative support in the Social Care Legal section. You will assist the Principal Legal Officers while managing legal documents and correspondence. Candidates must have at least 4 GCSEs, including Maths and English, alongside strong communication and IT skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options. Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience in dealing with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support to officers.
• Maintain case management records and files.
• Prepare electronic court bundles.

Skills

Prioritisation and organisation

Effective communication

IT skills

Ability to work under supervision

Education

4 GCSEs (grades 4-9) including Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A local government organization in Leeds is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant to provide administrative support in the Social Care Legal section. You will assist the Principal Legal Officers while managing legal documents and correspondence. Candidates must have at least 4 GCSEs, including Maths and English, alongside strong communication and IT skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options. Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds.