Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant (Child Protection) - £18 per hour

Location: Municipal Buildings, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 9YU
Hours: 36 hours per week (flexi-time available)
Contract: Temporary (04/05/2025 - 03/08/2025)
Rate: £18 per hour (Inside IR35)
Reporting to: Executive Director (Resources)
DBS Required

Knowsley Borough Council is seeking a committed and experienced Legal Assistant to join its Legal Services team on a temporary basis, providing vital support in Child Protection public law proceedings.

As a Legal Assistant, you will assist solicitors by managing your own caseload, ensuring compliance with court orders, and maintaining the smooth progression of public law family proceedings. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing court bundles

• Liaising with external agencies to ensure compliance with court directions

• Managing case files independently

• Redacting documents in accordance with GDPR requirements

• Using legal databases and case management systems

• Occasionally attending court for compliance hearings (rare)

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Solicitor in public law care proceedings

• Legal qualification (e.g., LLB, LPC or equivalent)

• Knowledge of family court processes and legal case management systems

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work 2-3 days per week on-site in Huyton (usually Mondays or Tuesdays)

• DBS check required (or ability to obtain one quickly upon offer)