About this role
HCB Widdows Mason is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Education Law team. This role presents an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about advocating for educational rights and providing support in matters related to education law.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting clients with inquiries regarding education law issues, including special educational needs (SEN) and school disputes.
- Providing updates to clients and ensuring their cases are progressing smoothly.
- Opening and closing files in compliance with the firm's policies and legal regulations.
- Conducting legal research relevant to education policies, legislation, and case law.
- Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and reports under the supervision of solicitors.
- Supporting the legal team in preparing for hearings, meetings, and conferences.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation within case management systems.
- Performing general administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
- Providing occasional reception cover as required by the team.
Requirements
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A high level of discretion in managing sensitive information.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of documentation.
- An interest in education law and prior experience in a legal environment is advantageous.
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.