Legal Administrator

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Legal Administrator to join Warrington Council's Adult Social Care and Education Team on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide comprehensive administrative support to safeguarding and education solicitors.

* Prepare court documents, applications and electronic court bundles to a high standard.

* Assist solicitors with a varied caseload, including complex and high-profile legal matters.

* Liaise professionally with courts and tribunals, Counsel, litigants in person, external solicitors, the police, health organisations, educational establishments and other partner agencies.

* Maintain accurate case files and ensure all documentation is processed in accordance with legal procedures and timescales.

* Arrange meetings, hearings and appointments, ensuring all relevant documentation is prepared and distributed.

* Support the legal team with general administrative duties to ensure the efficient running of the service.

About You

* Previous experience within a legal administration, legal secretary or legal support role.

* Experience preparing legal documentation and court bundles.

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed