Family Legal Assistant Full Time Temporary

Family Legal Assistant needed in Oldham Paying  £13 per hr ref 0009 057C /1

Full time hours on a temporary basis

1. To keep up to date with relevant legislation and assist in implementing changes of legislation which affect the functions of the relevant Sections.  In relation to the Family Team this includes legislation relating to Social Services and Education functions and including the law relating to child protection, adoption, mental health and school appeals
2. To assist in the preparation and conduct of appropriate cases or matters assigned and carrying out associated legal/administration work, including the drafting and preparation of relevant documentation and updating of Court Bundles under the supervision of the Group Solicitor, Family and Solicitors, Family.
3. To collect evidence and prepare witness statements, undertake research, progress chasing, setting up and minuting meetings.
4. To Clerk School Exclusions and Admission Appeals and deal with all ancillary matters arising therefrom.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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