Legal Administrator

Belmont Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will provide administrative support to safeguarding and education solicitors, prepare court documents and bundles, and liaise with courts, Counsel, and external partner agencies to keep case files accurate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal administration or legal support role.
• Experience preparing legal documents and court bundles.

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 with courts and tribunals, Counsel, litigants in person, external solicitors, the police and health organisations.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure documentation is processed per legal procedures and timescales.
• Arrange meetings, hearings and appointments and distribute relevant documentation.
• Support the legal team with general administrative duties to ensure efficient service.

Skills

Legal administration

Court document prep

Job description

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.