Legal Administration Officer

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public services recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Administration Officer to help manage the Brentwood Borough Council's Legal service. The role involves maintaining records, managing invoices, and supporting legal processes in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have a legal background and strong administrative skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £17.66 and a contract length of 3-6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal administration or related field.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and file management.
• Proficient in communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic and paper records for the legal service.
• Manage invoices and income collection procedures.
• Support with timely delivery of legal documents.

Skills

Legal background

Record management

Communication skills

Tools

Council financial systems

Job description

Overview

Job title: Legal Administration Officer

Hourly rate: 17.66

Location: Between 2 sites Brentwood Borough Council CM15 8AY and Rochford District Council SS14 1PX, hybrid working available after training

Working hours: Monday-Friday 9 to 5

Length of contract: 3-6 months with review for extension

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Brentwood Borough Council for a Legal Admin Officer to support and assist the day to day running of the Council's Legal service.

Role responsibilities

• Maintain records and file management using electronic systems and paper files/deeds, including creating new files, closing old files and ensuring records are up to date.
• Dealing with ordering, invoices and income collection including use of the Council's financial systems and internal procedures.
• Support with managing the Legal service inbox, liaising both internally and externally and proactively assisting where possible.
• Scanning, emailing and photocopying documents for fee earners.
• Liaising with fee earners and external partners to support completion and signing of legal documents.
• Ensuring timely delivery (including personal service of court papers), collection of documents and issue of court proceeding at court as required.
• Collate performance information for the service using the Council's systems, procedures and policies.
• Maintain a diary system of key deadlines for the service.
• Support fee earners with arranging meetings with client departments and external stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a Legal background, to process your application, please apply now!