Senior Legal Support Officer - Safeguarding

What's involved with this role

Triumph Consultants are looking for a Senior Legal Support Officer to administrative support and services to safeguarding and education lawyers and client departments of the council. Contract is for 3 months in Warrington, WA1 2NT.

Senior Legal Support Officer - Safeguarding

Pay Rate

£14.27 per hour PAYE

Hours per week

37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours

Contract length

3 months

Location

Warrington, WA1 2NT.

Hybrid - 2 days per week in office

Key requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with internal and external Legal community

Minimum of 5 GCSE passes, or equivalent (e.g. ‘O’ Levels), at Grade C or above

Qualified/part-qualified or studying for ILEX or similar is preferred

Evidence of continuing learning is essential

Ability to utilise case management and time recording systems to achieve outcomes for clients and Legal Services is essential

Key responsibilities

To provide legal and administrative support to the legal Safeguarding Team

Attend court / tribunal with fee earners and/or counsel as required

To assist in management of diaries, arrange appointments, travel arrangements, room/venue booking and equipment booking

Undertake other legal work as appropriate including creation and management of court bundles

Support to the Legal Services Manager (Safeguarding) and Director of Law & Governance

Provide occasional support to Legal Apprentices and members of the Legal and Democratic Business Support Team

Reference

Warrington 000B 74EC / 1

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Job Ref

000B 74EC / 1

Anticipated Length of Assignment

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Important

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