Job Title: Legal Assistant: Adult Social CareGrade: £16.71 (rate dependent on experience)Location: HybridContract: Temporary ongoing (initial assignment to January 2027, with a view to extend)Working Hours: 36 hours per weekJob OverviewHB Public Law, a shared service between a number of North West London boroughs and home countries local authorities, is recruiting a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant. This is a key career-graded role designed to support HB Public Law by carrying out legal work and developing, implementing, and supporting cutting-edge practice management processes.This role ill be in the Adults Social Care Team, supporting a team of lawyers dealing with Adult Social Care matters, including Court of Protection applications and hearings and advice in respect of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act. Legal assistants will have their own case load of matters to work under supervision.The successful candidate will play a central role in conducting a significant caseload across several legal specialisms. This position offers improved career opportunities and the chance to move between teams to cover a wider range of legal specialisms.Key ResponsibilitiesCaseload Management: Advise on and have conduct of legal files for civil and criminal litigation, children''s and adults social care, and education matters. Maintain a significant caseload in compliance with Lexcel requirements.Legal Support and Research: Provide advice, undertake research, and ..... full job details .....