Summary: The role of Legal Assistant - Childcare involves supporting a Local Government's legal team on a temporary basis, focusing on childcare-related legal matters. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders, as well as the preparation and management of legal documents for tribunal and court proceedings. The successful candidate will work remotely and is expected to have relevant legal experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position for a duration of three months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain and review reports, witness statements, and other documents for tribunal appeals and court hearings.
• Prepare, draft, and file legal documents such as case summaries and position statements.
• Ensure Tribunal/Court Bundles are complete and ready for proceedings.
• Attend meetings, courts, and tribunals to take notes or transcripts of proceedings.
• Liaise with client departments to ensure a high level of customer service.
• Collaborate with Northampton Children’s Trust and support the training and development of colleagues and clients.
• Proactively support the development of team working practices to increase efficiency.

Key Skills:

• Effective communication skills (oral and written) with a range of stakeholders.
• Awareness of local government services.
• Flexible and positive approach to managing change and work demands.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of IT systems, including Office 365.
• Ability to collate, analyze, and present information clearly in writing.
• CILEx LLB Hons Law or Level 3 qualified (or working towards CILEx level 3) or relevant experience in Law.

Salary (Rate): 30.00

City: Northampton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal