Legal Clerk

Solutions for HR; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A key national organization in the UK is seeking a highly organised Legal Clerk (Complaints) to support their Complaints Team on a temporary basis. This role involves providing legal and procedural support in disciplinary proceedings, including minute-taking for hearings and drafting correspondence. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal drafting and organisational skills, with a commitment to professional standards. This position plays a crucial part in ensuring integrity and transparency in complaint processes.

Qualifications

• Strong legal drafting and organisational skills required.
• Experience in sensitive, regulated environments preferred.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal and procedural support during disciplinary proceedings.
• Document hearings and draft outcome correspondence.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in complaint decisions.

Skills

Legal drafting

Organisational skills

Job description

About BABCP

The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland.

We are a growing organisation which aims to improve the mental health of people across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, through furthering research and good practice in CBT and related professions.

We have more than 25,000 members across the UK, Ireland and overseas, and a growing staff team, who work remotely. Our members are part of geographical branches and Special Interests groups.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly organised and legally trained Legal Clerk (Complaints) to join our Complaints Team on an initial temporary basis. This is a key role supporting BABCP Panels and Legal Assessors, helping to ensure that complaints and disciplinary processes are conducted with integrity, fairness and transparency.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a central part in disciplinary proceedings, providing high-quality legal, procedural and administrative support. This includes minute-taking for hearings, drafting outcome correspondence, and supporting the accuracy and consistency of decisions across our complaints framework.

Qualifications & Skills

This role would suit someone with strong legal drafting and organisational skills who is confident working in sensitive, regulated environments and committed to upholding professional standards.