£30,518 - £33,699 per annum

Employer Pension Contribution: £6,654 - £7,346
Total (Salary + Pension): £37,172 - £41,045

As a full-time permanent employee, you’ll enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus public and bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years’ continuous service. Additional leave purchase options and flexible working arrangements are available.

Develop Your Legal Career with Devon County Council

Devon County Council offers you a chance to develop your legal career within a supportive and dynamic local authority where you can make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Devon. We are seeking a motivated Senior Legal Assistant to join our Legal Services team. This role offers exposure to a wide range of legal work within our Childcare team.

About the role

As a Senior Legal Assistant working within the Childcare Team, you will provide practical support to lawyers in the team, ensuring the effective running of cases. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload with minimum supervision, covering areas such as care proceedings, adoption matters, child protection cases, placement orders, and other related legal processes.
• Preparing and drafting legal documents.
• Attending Public Law Outline meetings
• Using and maintaining the legal case management system.
• Undertaking any other tasks requested by lawyers to ensure the effective running of cases.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Educated to A’ level or equivalent, with progress towards an Institute of Legal Executives qualification (Advanced) or similar, or suitable experience in a legal environment.
• Experienced in office and legal work, with attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Organised, assertive, and able to prioritise and manage their own workload to meet changing deadlines.
• A confident communicator, able to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• ICT literate, able to use case management systems and other technology effectively.
• Committed to equality, professionalism, and the values of Devon County Council.
• Able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary, and able to travel as required.

Why Devon?

At Devon County Council, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll discover a career with purpose. We offer:

• Structured Development: Comprehensive training and supervision to help you progress with confidence.
• Opportunities to Grow: Build expertise across childcare law, with clear pathways for professional development.
• A Council with Purpose: Be part of an organisation committed to creating a fairer, greener, and more prosperous Devon.
• Inclusive and Collaborative Culture: Work in a team that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Impact That Counts: Make a real difference to communities across Devon through meaningful legal work.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Joanne Davies Joanne.Davies@devon.gov.uk

Closing date: 25 January 2026

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