Legal Assistant - Education

at  East Sussex County Council

Job Introduction
Are you looking to develop a career in public service? This could be a great opportunity for you.
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.
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, be able work under pressure, have excellent 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. It is for 37 hours a week and is a permanent contract.
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application 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.
Interviews will take place in person at St Mary’s House, Eastbourne on Monday 9 September 2024.

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 - 3 days office based, 2 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.
If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sharon Faben – Office Manager – on 07552 289 358 – Sharon.faben@eastsussex.gov.uk Please note, from 29 July to 2 August and 16 August to 28 August Sharon will be on leave, so please email with your contact details to receive a call back upon her return.

Please refer the Job description for details