Senior Legal Support Officer

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is currently working with a local authority in Cheshire to recruit an experienced Senior Legal Support Officer to join its established Legal Services team.\n
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\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a legal support professional with experience in Adult Social Care and education-related legal matters to support the delivery of legal services within a local authority. The role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with a competitive hourly rate dependent on experience.\n
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Job Title: Senior Legal Support Officer\n
Location: Cheshire/Hybrid\n
Contract: 3-month rolling contract\n
Umbrella Rate: £15.00–£20.00 per hour Umbrella, depending on experience\n
PAYE Rate: Approximately £13.15–£17.53 per hour PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay\n
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Key Responsibilities as a Senior Legal Support Officer:
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\nThe successful Senior Legal Support Officer will provide comprehensive legal administrative and casework support to the Council's Legal Services team, with a particular focus on Adult Social Care and education-related matters.\n
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• Providing high-quality legal support to solicitors and other legal professionals within the local authority.
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• Assisting with the administration and progression of legal cases relating to Adult Social Care and education matters.
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• Preparing, drafting and formatting legal documents, correspondence, reports and court bundles.
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• Maintaining accurate case files, records and documentation in line with the Council's procedures and quality standards.
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• Liaising with internal departments, including Adult Social Care, education services and other relevant stakeholders.
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About you as a Senior Legal Support Officer:\n
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• Previous experience working in a legal support, legal administration or similar role, ideally within a local authority or public sector organisation.
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• Experience supporting Adult Social Care and education-related legal matters is essential.
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• A good understanding of local authority legal processes and procedures.
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• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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\nIf you are interested in this opportunity and have the relevant experience, please contact Aanisah Khan at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email to discuss the role further.\n
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\nWe also offer a referral bonus of up to £200 for successful referrals. If you know a legal professional who may be suitable for this position, please get in touch.