Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant (Social Care and Education) Contract: Part-Time 3 Days per Week (Wednesday to FridayLength: temporary until Feb ''27 Hourly rate: 15.82 / 17.85 PAYE , DOE Opus People Solutions are seeking a motivated and organised Legal Assistant to join Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council''s Social Care and Education Team on a part-time basis. Working alongside experienced solicitors, you will provide essential legal and administrative support across a varied caseload covering childcare, adult social care and education matters.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with legal administration or paralegal experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional legal environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal and administrative support to solicitors managing social care and education cases.Assist with public law pre-proceedings, care proceedings, Court of Protection matters and SEND Tribunals.Draft court applications, legal documents and correspondence to a high standard.Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, experts, partner agencies and other professionals.Request, collate and manage witness statements, disclosure materials and court documentation.Assist with the preparation, filing and service of court bundles.Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with legal and departmental procedures.About YouYou will have:Experience working in a legal, family law or social care legal setting.Hold a qualifying law degree or graduate ..... full job details .....