Schools Appeals Legal Assistant

School Appeals Legal Assistants Job, Birmingham City Centre, Competitive Salary, Leading Local Authority Your new company Birmingham City Council are currently recruiting for School Appeals Legal Assistants to start ASAP on a temporary, ongoing basis. Birmingham City Council is the largest single local authority in Europe offering a range of opportunities and regeneration. With Birmingham and the surrounding areas continuing to develop, the council pride itself to make life better for the millions of people who live and work in the city. Your new role As an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal / Legal Administrator, you will be working the the Schools Appeals team, supporting the senior legal team. You will be working with mostly with Year 7 and Reception appeals. You will be supporting the Solicitors during the panel hearings by providing the relevant documentation including indexed bundles, witness lists and administrative duties. What you'll need to succeed As an experienced Legal Assistant, you will be educated to a degree level and have a current LPC or equivalent. You will have experience of working previously in a legal position and have experience of providing support to a wider legal team. What you'll get in return You will be working with an employer who is an accredited Investor in People and who are renowned for their supportive culture that can offer flexible working. You will be working in a small, but very supportive team in the heart of the city centre and paid a competitive salary. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk