Adult Social Care Legal Assistant – AR

Job Details

Adult Social Care Legal Assistant

Contract: 3 months, with potential for extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid, subject to office requirements and completion of initial assessments

Job Overview

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Adult Social Care (ASC) Legal Assistant to provide legal and administrative support to a busy legal team on a temporary basis, covering maternity leave.

The successful candidate will support solicitors with court proceedings, legal documentation, case management and general legal duties, helping ensure cases progress efficiently and court deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage court timetables, monitor deadlines and ensure key dates are met.
  • Prepare and organise court bundles and legal documentation.
  • Attend legal meetings and take accurate minutes, recording decisions and actions.
  • Arrange meetings, coordinate diaries and assist with court cover.
  • Support the drafting of legal documents and correspondence.
  • Assist with preparing instructions to counsel (barristers) and external experts as required.
  • Maintain accurate case files and provide general legal and administrative support.
  • Undertake additional duties as required by the manager.

Requirements

  • A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is desirable.
  • Previous legal experience is desirable, particularly within Adult Social Care or a local authority legal team.
  • Candidates with relevant transferable skills will also be considered.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent written communication, attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
  • The ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working is available in accordance with service requirements. The successful candidate will initially be required to attend the office five days a week while completing induction, training and home-working assessments. Hybrid working arrangements will be considered once these requirements have been completed.

Contract Details

This is a 3-month maternity cover contract with the potential for extension.