Legal Assistant

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our childcare legal team in Legal Services for a Legal Assistant.

You will be a key member of the team providing support to the lawyers with child protection work and associated child law matters. You will have the opportunity to develop knowledge of legal and court work within the scope of your role.

The post is suitable for a well organised individual, who may have some existing knowledge and/or experience of child protection, and who wants a meaningful and purposeful role to help us to make a difference in our local community.

As well as support from team members, you will supervised by a friendly and supportive manager and have the benefit of flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs).

We are looking for candidates who have:
• an A-Level standard of qualification or equivalent:
• strong communication and IT skills:
• excellent attention to detail and levels of accuracy; and
• the ability to organise their work and prioritise to meet deadlines.

To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above to upload a CV and covering letter addressing how you meet all the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification

Interviews will take place in person week commencing 16 June. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know, we may be able to accommodate an alternative date to interview you.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity email Johanne Simmonds, Senior Solicitor and Team Leader, at johanne.simmonds@eastsussex.gov.uk.

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