Legal Clerk (Scale 3)

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Administrative Support role for the Child Care Team. The position requires an individual with a learning background at least to GCSE level, experience in office and preferably legal settings, and strong communication and organizational skills. Key responsibilities include maintaining systems, preparing legal documents, and assisting in office procedures. This role offers a unique opportunity to support child protection processes in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an office environment, ideally within a legal setting.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload efficiently under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Child Care Team.
• Manage calls and inquiries, diary management.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of documents.

Skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Good oral and written communication

Ability to prioritize workload

Good telephone manner

Proficient keyboard skills

Logical and flexible problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Sensitivity and confidentiality

Team player with initiative

Good numeracy skills

Education

Good level of education to at least GCSE standard

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

The role primarily involves providing clerical and administrative support to the Child Care Team and occasionally to other divisions. Key responsibilities include maintaining systems for the renewal of interim orders, preparing documents for legal proceedings, managing calls and inquiries, diary management, and updating case management systems. You will assist in the preparation and distribution of documents, coordinate solicitor attendance at Child Protection Conferences, issue applications, and file legal documents. The role also involves administrative tasks like filing, photocopying, and data input for information systems. You may also contribute to office procedures and help gather statistical data.

Requirements

You are an individual with a good level of education to at least GCSE standard, particularly in English and Maths. You have experience of working in an office environment, ideally within a legal setting, and possess knowledge of office systems and computer applications like MS Office. You are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and can manage your workload efficiently under tight deadlines. You are adaptable and can handle sensitive material with confidentiality. Additionally, you are a team player who can work independently with minimal supervision.

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good oral and written communication
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Good telephone manner
• Proficient keyboard skills
• Logical and flexible problem-solving
• Calm under pressure
• Sensitivity and confidentiality
• Team player with initiative
• Good numeracy skills