Locum Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – ASAP Start – Midlands Council – £20–£30 per hour – Part-Time – Initial 3 Months+

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team is currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join a friendly, small Midlands based Local Authority on an initial 3 month contract. This is a part‑time opportunity to support Legal team with a range of administrative and transactional work.

The role will involve providing hands‑on support to senior members of the team, assisting with Land Registry applications, Tree Preservation Orders and general legal administration. The successful candidate will also support the Solicitors in the team with case preparation and bundling. Office attendance will be required 1–2 days per week, ideally on a Monday or Thursday, to work alongside the existing Legal Assistant.

• Position:
  Legal Assistant
• Duration:
  Initial 3 months, with the possibility of extension
• Rate: £20–£30 per hour umbrella
• Working Pattern:
  Part‑time, 3–4 days per week
• Location:
  
  Hybrid working in the Midlands, with 1–2 days per week in the office

• Providing administrative and legal support to the Property, Planning and Litigation Solicitors
• Preparing and organising legal bundles for hearings and transactions
• Opening and closing IKEN files
• Assisting with Land Registry applications and Tree Preservation Orders
• General office‑based duties including scanning and document management

• Experience working as a Legal Assistant within a Local Authority setting
• Experience using IKEN case management system is preferable
• Experience preparing bundles and supporting Solicitors with their administrative tasks
• Able to work collaboratively whilst supporting a busy legal team

Job Reference: J93813

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Louise Francis or Ebby Vallance on or email .

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.