Legal Support Officer

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Winchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Legal Support Officer to provide comprehensive administrative support to solicitors and legal officers. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information. Ideal candidates will have A-Level qualifications and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This position offers an inclusive workplace with a commitment to personal development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Commitment to personal development

Comprehensive induction programme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Organised and effective communicator with a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work without constant supervision and manage confidential information.
• Good IT knowledge, including Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to solicitors and legal officers.
• Managing legal documentation, correspondence, and case files.
• Coordinating enquiries to the service and managing a complex workload.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Excel

Attention to detail

Ability to follow guidelines

Education

A-Level standard or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Support Officer to join our Legal Business Support Team at Hampshire County Council.

Are you an experienced administrator looking for a new challenge in a professional and rewarding environment?

The Legal Business Support Team plays an important role in helping support our Fee Earners within the Legal Practice. The team covers all aspects of Legal Support and is a great place to start for someone considering a career in a Legal Environment.

The Role:

Ideally with a business support background, you will be organised and an effective communicator with experience of, or desire to work within a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a legal setting -no prior legal experience is required, just a passion for organisation, accuracy, and supporting others.

You will have a willingness to undertake appropriate training where relevant.

Working for Hampshire Legal Services (HLS) as part of the Business Support Team you will provide a comprehensive range of support to the individual lawyers who advise Hampshire County Council departments and its external clients. You will also provide support to our Business Development Manager and the Legal Practice Manager. We are rapidly expanding taking on more work, that is why we are seeking someone to assist the work of the Business Support Team.

To be successful in the role, you need to be proactive, efficient and have the ability to produce work to a high standard. Work produced is often of a sensitive nature and therefore awareness of the importance of confidentiality is of paramount importance. You'll be an effective communicator with experience of using a variety of manual and computerised systems. You'll have excellent time management skills with the flexibility to adapt to business demands and customer needs, with a willingness to undertake appropriate training where relevant.

What you’ll do:

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to solicitors and legal officers
• Managing legal documentation, correspondence, and case files
• Using digital systems to maintain accurate records and track case progress
• Coordinating enquiries to the service, managing a complex workload and meeting critical deadlines
• Supporting other team members and contributing to service improvements
• Creation and distribution of court bundles and handling of confidential information from third parties
• Sorting and scanning of daily post and arranging singing and sealing of legal documents
• Handling land registry searches
• Records management and handling deeds
• Systems administration and providing support to the service
• Organising training / managing IT equipment
• Contracts Letting support

What we’re looking for:

• A-Level standard or equivalent
• Approachable with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to follow routines, guidelines and set procedures
• Able to work without constant supervision and seek guidance from appropriate contacts when required
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to understand the requirements of working with confidential information and the confidence to process and handle the information in line with corporate standards relating to data protection
• Good IT knowledge, including Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Must be prepared to work flexibly to achieve set business objectives
• Establish good working relationships with people at all levels
• Good commitment to customer care and continuous improvement

Why join us?

• Comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training
• Commitment to personal development
• Preparation for future senior-level opportunities

Ourbenefits packageincludes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.