Job Description

HCB Widdows Mason is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Legal Assistant to join our Education Law team. This position is perfect for individuals who are interested in supporting clients with educational rights and legal matters, including special educational needs (SEN) and school admissions. We provide thorough training to equip the right candidate with the necessary skills.


Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Assisting clients with inquiries related to education law and navigating the legal system. Keeping clients updated on their cases and monitoring case progress. Opening and closing files, ensuring compliance with legal standards and firm policies. Conducting legal research on relevant education laws and policies. Drafting letters, legal documents, and reports to support clients' cases. Supporting solicitors in preparing documentation for hearings and school meetings. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in our case management systems. Performing general administrative duties, including scheduling appointments and managing calendars. Providing occasional reception cover as required.

Requirements

Strong organisational and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A high level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information. Attention to detail and accuracy in drafting documents. Prior experience in education law or a legal environment is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience


25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays


Holiday bonus scheme ( up to 12 additional days leave)


Pension scheme


Parking (on a first come first served basis)


Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications


Cycle to work scheme


Firm funded eye tests


Medicash Plan


*Note for recruitment/talent agents/agencies - HCB Widdows Mason Ltd undertakes its own recruitment. The recruitment team here is responsible for managing all vacancies and recruitment processes. We use a direct hiring and referral process as a preference. In order to optimise the range of potential candidates we also work with external recruitment/ talent agencies on an Approved Supplier basis. Our recruitment team will make vacancies known to our Approved Suppliers on an individual basis, so not all Approved Suppliers will be able to make introductions on all vacancies that we operate. If a recruitment / talent agent/agency is not able to access a particular vacancy they have not been listed as an Approved Supplier for that vacancy. If an agent/agency is not an Approved Supplier, but still provides an introduction, or CV, that will be treated as a Speculative Approach. Any and all Speculative Approaches will not be subject to the agent/agency's terms of business and no introduction fee will be payable. Any and all Speculative Approaches are made on the express understanding by the agent/agency that we may still contact the candidate directly and will not be liable for any introduction fee.