Adult Social Care Legal Assistant

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Greater Manchester for a Legal Assistant to join its legal team, specialising in Adult Social Care.\n
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\nThis is an initial three-month rolling contract, covering maternity leave, with potential for extension. The successful candidate will provide essential legal and administrative support to the team, assisting with a range of legal matters and ensuring that court deadlines and procedures are managed effectively.\n
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Location: Greater Manchester/Hybrid\n
Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract\n
Working Arrangement: Office-based during training, then hybrid\n
Umbrella Rate: £17.64 per hour Umbrella DOE\n
PAYE rate, including holiday pay: Approximately £13.77 per hour, depending on the agreed umbrella rate.\n
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\nThe role will initially be office-based to support training and onboarding, with the opportunity to move to hybrid working once training has been completed.\n
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Key Responsibilities as a Legal Assistant:\n
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• Managing court timetables and ensuring deadlines are met.
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• Attending legal meetings and preparing accurate minutes.
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• Arranging meetings, coordinating appointments and providing court cover where required.
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• Preparing and organising court bundles and relevant legal documentation.
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• Assisting with legal drafting and document preparation.
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About you as a Legal Assistant:\n
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• A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is desirable but not essential.
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• Previous legal experience would be advantageous.
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• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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• Good written and verbal communication skills.
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Benefits:\n
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• Hybrid working
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• Weekly pay
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• Flexible working
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If this Adult Social Care Legal Assistant role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Aanisah Khan on 01772208969, or email .\n
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\nWe also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth up to £200