Legal Business Support Officer

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Legal Business Support Officer for a Midlands Local Authority. The role offers hybrid working, requiring 2 office days per week. Responsibilities include supporting administrative tasks and maintaining case management systems. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, excellent organizational skills, and familiarity with legal workflows. This position is full-time for an initial duration of 3+ months.

Qualifications

• Experienced Legal Business Support Officer, Paralegal, or Legal Assistant.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience working with a case management system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Assist with signing and sealing duties.
• Attend meetings and take minutes as required.
• Update case management systems and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Administrative tasks

Experience with word and excel

Job description

Locum Legal Business Support Officer – Hybrid – Midlands – Initial 3+ months

Venn Group’s specialist legal team is currently working with a well-regarded Commercial Contracts Team at a Midlands Local Authority to recruit a Locum Legal Business Support Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and ambitious Legal Assistant, Support Officer or Paralegal to join a dynamic and supportive team.

The Role:

Position: Locum Legal Business Support Officer – Commercial Contracts Team

Rate: Up to £20 per hour Umbrella

Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension

Location: Predominantly remote, hybrid working, with 2 office days per week

Hours: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Support fee earners with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Assist with signing and sealing duties
• Attend meetings and take minutes as required
• Update case management systems and maintain accurate records

About You:

• Experienced Legal Business Support Officer, Paralegal, or Legal Assistant
• The ideal candidate will be an experienced administrative assistant and have experience working in a legal team or local authority or equivalent environment.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Experience of word and excel, photocopying and filing essential.
• Experience of working with a case management system desirable preferably from a local authority prospective.

To discuss the role in more detail, please contact Felicity Woodbridge or Ebby Vallance on 07441916438 or via email at [e-mail].

Job Reference:J89953

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Due to the large volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Legal Business Support Officer – Hybrid – Midlands – Initial 3+ months