Legal Assistant - Education Division at East Sussex County Council

Lewes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

27694.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Legal Case Work, Court Document Writing, Court Document Submission, Issuing Penalty Notices, Liaising, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Prioritisation, Meeting Legal Deadlines, Working Independently, Organisational Skills, Accurate Minute Taking, Working Under Pressure, MS Office Skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Are you looking to develop a career in public service? An exciting opportunity has arisen in the East Sussex Education Division, for the role of Legal Assistant. We are part of a Local Authority dedicated to championing change for children. The role will assist in the provision of legal services to the Statutory Interventions Team, including undertaking a full range of routine and complex administrative legal case work such as the writing and submission of court documents and issuing of Penalty Notices for unauthorised absence from school. The role is part of a wider statutory intervention team and involve liaising and working alongside the Statutory Intervention lead and wider legal intervention team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required as the role involves communication with parents and professionals on legal matters so some experience of legal work would be an advantage. The ability to prioritise workload to meet tight legal deadlines is essential and the ability to work independently. You will need great organisational skills, accurate minute taking skills, can work under pressure, excellent communication and MS Office skills and a desire to make a difference to the families we work with. The role will be based at either County Hall, Lewes, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne or Cavendish House in Hastings. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please download the https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta3/ntu2/~edisp/ucmfa07556956.docxJob Description & Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta4/mtuz/~edisp/ucmfa08153715.docx] for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001]. Interviews will take place in person at St Mary's House, Eastbourne on Friday 24 April 2026. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details. What can we offer you? * A motivated team committed to the continuous improvement of outcomes for children and young people. * A commitment to a model of reflective practice based on regular supervision to support all employees in their professional development. * A continued professional development (CPD) programme to ensure your personal and professional skills and knowledge are enhanced and developed to support the performance of the service. * A team of motivated and committed peers. * A generous leave entitlement which increases with length of service, with the option to purchase additional leave * Opportunities for flexi-time working * Hybrid working - 2 days office based, 3 days at home (dependent on service need) * The choice to be a member of the attractive Local Government Pension Scheme * More information can be found on our benefits page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/11003]. If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sharon Faben (Office Manager) via 07552 289 358 or Sharon.faben@eastsussex.gov.uk [Sharon.faben@eastsussex.gov.uk]. For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex! Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas]. If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

The role involves assisting in the provision of legal services to the Statutory Interventions Team, which includes handling routine and complex administrative legal casework. This encompasses tasks such as writing and submitting court documents and issuing Penalty Notices for unauthorized school absence.