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Sellick Partnership Limited Public Sector
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Birmingham, West Midlands
Children's Law Legal Assistant
Overview
Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a Children's Law Legal Assistant to join a great local authority based in the West Midlands. As a Children's Law Legal Assistant you will be able to thrive in a fast moving, high pressure environment with ever shifting priorities, and be able to work independently (as well as within the team) to ensure that deadlines are met in a smooth and efficient manner. The successful candidate will take on a varied workload, including, but not exclusive to: Liaising with the Family Court over directions Responsible for the maintenance of a case tracking system by recording the progress and directions on all current care cases Maintaining and recording key data from PLO/care cases Drafting witness statements and care plans Reviewing documents before submission to Legal Services Supporting social workers involved in PLO and care cases Attending court with solicitors Our client is seeking candidates who are from a legal background, such as law graduates who have experience in a private-practice setting but are interested in child care proceedings in the public sector. Some familiarity with the system would be preferable but not essential. This position is for 3-6 months initially, however, there is potential for the role continuing beyond that. The role is full-time and to start immediately. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Natalie Atherall in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.