# Legal Assistant – Children, Adults and Education

**Company**: Camden Council
**Location**: London Borough of Camden, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 40,000 - 44,999 per year
**Category**: Legal
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You will engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice.

Responsibilities include:

- Collaborating closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities

- Managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases

- Acting as a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver

- Contributing to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions

Requirements:

- Experience in at least one area of the team (children, adults, and education)

- Demonstrable knowledge of law and procedure in the areas of work of the team

- Demonstrable experience of running simple legal cases

- Experience in drafting legal documents and reviewing client statements

- Excellent IT skills, including the use of case management systems

- Ability to be very organized and juggle competing demands

- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit

What We Offer:

- Flexible working

- 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

- Family leave

- Loan schemes

- Access to our incredible staff networks

- Incredible pensions scheme

Inclusion and Diversity:

- Camden Council is committed to being a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects

- We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities

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## Skills

### Required
- case management systems
- drafting legal documents
- reviewing client statements

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