Legal Admin Support Officer

Wyre; England; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Discounted gym membership

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing and occupational health

Job summary

Wyre Council invites applications for a Legal Administration Support Officer (25 hours per week) on a 12‑month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on supporting the Legal Team with case management, document sealing, and drafting standard legal communications, requiring strong clerical skills and high computer literacy.

Successful candidates will display excellent communication and the ability to work unsupervised under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in general clerical/administrative work.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work unsupervised at pace under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the legal team in using a case management system.
• Seal legal documents and draft standard legal correspondences.
• Provide clerical support and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

General clerical experience

Administrative support

Communication skills

Education

Good level of education

Tools

Case management system

Job description

• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 25 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 01/11/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: FPL/26/347601

Legal Admin Support Officer (25 hours per week)

12 Months Fixed Term Contract

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Legal Team at Wyre Council working as a Legal Administration Support Office. Your main role will be to support the team in all aspects of their work which will include the use of a case management system, sealing legal documents and drafting standard legal correspondences.

The successful applicant will have a good level of education, have extensive experience in general clerical / administrative work and have a high level of computer literacy. The successful applicant should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and have the ability to work unsupervised at pace whilst maintaining accuracy and often to tight, conflicting deadlines.

Whilst previous experience of working in local government and the field of legal services is desirable, it is not essential, and a full training package will be put in place for the successful candidate.

In return we can offer you a salary up to £27,274 (pro rata), 24 days annual leave, great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and wellbeing services, extensive training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.