Junior Legal Support Officer

Salary :

£18.33 - 18.33 hourly

Company : Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Type : Full Time

Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Description - Junior Legal Support Officer

1 month contract with a local authority

Umbrella Pay Rate: £18.33 per hour umbrella

Summary

This role involves providing professional, accurate, and efficient administrative and business support to the legal team within a local authority. The position is crucial for ensuring the effective delivery of legal services to the Council. The successful candidate will assist solicitors with case management, court preparation, and legal administration, all while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and ensuring that statutory and court deadlines are met. This is a 1-month contract position with an umbrella pay rate of £18.33 per hour.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive administrative and business support services to the legal team promptly and efficiently.

Assist solicitors in preparing court bundles and legal documentation.

Utilize the Case Management System to search cases, create new files, upload documents, and manage workflows.

Scan, merge, convert, and maintain legal documents to a professional standard.

Coordinate with witnesses and arrange court hearings, meetings, and appointments on behalf of solicitors.

File documents and maintain accurate case records.

Raise invoices, process payments, record cheques, and update financial records as required.

Obtain and manage police disclosure documentation and provide relevant information according to procedures.

Requirements:

Minimum of 6 months' administrative experience within a legal office or legal environment.

Proven experience providing high-quality administrative support in a busy office setting.

Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.

GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.

Relevant administrative or business support experience.

Additional Information

Working hours: To be confirmed.

Bi-weekly payment schedule.

The role closes soon, so apply as soon as possible.

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