Legal Support Officer - 37 hours

TN United Kingdom; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic in-house legal team as a Legal Support Officer, providing essential administrative support in a friendly environment. This role is perfect for those who thrive under pressure and possess excellent communication skills. You'll be involved in safeguarding children's legal work, utilizing specialist software to manage case files and court documents. With a flexible working model and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive team. If you're motivated and eager to make a difference, this is the role for you!

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working environment

Family-friendly benefits

Lifestyle discounts

Health and wellbeing benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and handle sensitive information.
• Experience in an office environment with knowledge of procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for legal professionals in safeguarding.
• Produce bundles for court hearings and manage legal admin functions.

Skills

Teamwork

MS 365 Proficiency

Information Collation

Education

GCSE/O Level Standard

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Legal Support Officer - 37 hours, Torquay

Client:

Torbay Council

Location:

Torquay, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

3c35bb8fb33b

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate to join our friendly, busy in-house legal team. This position is to cover maternity leave on a fixed-term contract commencing in August. You will provide administrative support for our legal professionals working across care and safeguarding children’s legal work. Using specialist software and case management systems, you will help collate and produce bundles for court hearings and handle all associated legal administrative functions. The ideal candidate will be flexible, committed, a team player, with excellent communication and IT skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

We offer:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service length.
• A Career Average Re-valued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme through Peninsula Pensions.
• A flexible working environment.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• Lifestyle discounts and health and wellbeing benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.

This role is fixed-term for 14 months from the start date. We support a hybrid working model, requiring regular attendance at our offices as needed.

For the full job description, visit: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/legal-support-officer-1/

For an informal chat, contact Philip Taylor or Katrina Forsythe at 01803207142 or via email. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 19th May 2025. Apply soon, as adverts may close early.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with computer systems (email, internet, MS 365).
• Ability to interpret and collate information from various sources.

Fluency in English is required for all spoken aspects of the role.

Knowledge:

• Office environment procedures.
• Information collating from multiple sources.
• Microsoft Office packages.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Managing conflicting priorities effectively.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information.
• GCSE/O Level standard or equivalent.