School Attendance Legal Support Specialist

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Birmingham is seeking a Legal Intervention Assistant to support school attendance legal procedures. The successful candidate will manage penalty notices, liaise with legal teams, and ensure compliance with educational laws. This role requires strong organizational skills and experience in effectively advising stakeholders. Candidates must have a good education background and digital skills. Join a supportive team committed to safeguarding children's education in Birmingham.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Professional development activities

Training on home education and safeguarding practices

Qualifications

• Good standard of education with evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of extensive computerised systems, particularly word-processing packages.
• Excellent skills in the use of digital tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Check applications for penalty notices from schools to ensure statutory deadlines are met.
• Issue Penalty Notices and advise schools and other agencies.
• Liaise with Legal Intervention Coordinators regarding legal proceedings.
• Manage accurate records of Court costs and penalty notice payments.

Skills

High level organisational skills

Experience in effective advice and guidance

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Digital tools and data analysis skills

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Word-processing packages

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

A public sector organization in Birmingham is seeking a Legal Intervention Assistant to support school attendance legal procedures. The successful candidate will manage penalty notices, liaise with legal teams, and ensure compliance with educational laws. This role requires strong organizational skills and experience in effectively advising stakeholders. Candidates must have a good education background and digital skills. Join a supportive team committed to safeguarding children's education in Birmingham.