Legal Officer Litigation

Service Care Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing local authority in Greater Manchester is seeking a Legal Officer to join their legal team. This hybrid position is a 3-month contract with potential for extension. The role involves supporting pre-litigation and civil litigation work, drafting legal documents to high standards, and managing costs and case files. Candidates must hold a Law degree (LLB) or equivalent qualification and demonstrate strong organizational skills. The position offers competitive pay rates and flexible hours.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Must have a Law degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Ability to draft high-quality legal documents.
• Capable of managing multiple cases under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-litigation work and civil litigation as a Legal Officer/Paralegal.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, and schedules.
• Assist with costs management, billing, and file closure procedures.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Case management

Quality assurance

Time management

Education

Law degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a growing local authority based in Greater Manchester. They are looking for a Legal Officer to join their expanding legal team.

The role is on a hybrid basis and is a 3‑month contract with potential for extension.

This role pays a competitive rate of:

• PAYE (Inc.Hol) – £22.53 – £31.31 per hour
• Umbrella – £25 – £35 per hour

Responsibilities

• Support pre‑litigation work and civil litigation as a Legal Officer/Paralegal
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, schedules and correspondence
• Assist with costs management, billing and file closure procedures

About you

• Must have a Law degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification
• Draft legal documents to a high‑quality standard
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict deadlines

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Weekly pay
• Flexible hours

If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying, please get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email (url removed) or phone (phone number removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position; a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Job Info

Job Title: Legal Officer Litigation

Company: Service Care Solutions

Location:

Posted:

Closes: Jan 16th 2026

Sector: Legal

Contract: Contract

Hours: Full Time

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