Job Description:

Location: Solihull Contract: Maternity/Paternity Cover – Temporary Start: ASAP End Date: 5 February 2027 Hours: 22.2 hours per week – Wednesday to Friday Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm Pay: £15.82 – £17.85 per hour PAYE, depending on experience

Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a busy Social Care and Education legal team in Solihull.
This is a part-time position working three days per week, Wednesday to Friday, supporting solicitors across childcare, adult social care and education matters.

### The Role

You will provide legal and administrative support to solicitors, helping with case preparation, documentation and the effective management of a busy caseload.
Duties will include:

• Supporting solicitors with childcare, adult social care and education matters
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence and case-related paperwork
• Assisting with preparation for family proceedings and court matters
• Maintaining accurate case files and records
• Managing deadlines and ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Liaising professionally with clients, courts, legal professionals and other stakeholders
• Using case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately

### Essential Requirements

Candidates must have:

Experience working in a legal, family law or social care legal environment A qualifying law degree or Graduate Diploma in Law/Legal Practice qualification, OR substantial experience within the childcare legal sector Knowledge of childcare law, family proceedings and court processes Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems

This would particularly suit a Legal Assistant, Legal Support Officer, Paralegal or experienced Childcare/Family Law Legal Assistant looking for a part-time public-sector legal assignment.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV, clearly detailing your relevant childcare, family law or social care legal experience.