Legal Administration Officer
Hourly rate: £17.66
Location: Between 2 sites Brentwood Borough Council CM15 8AY and Rochford District Council SS14 1PX, hybrid working available aftering training
Working hours: Monday-Friday 9 to 5
Length of contract: 3-6 months with review for extension
Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Brentwood Borough Council for a Legal Admin Officer to support and assist the day to day running of the Council's Legal service.
Role responsibilities:
* Maintain records and file management using electronic systems and paper files/deeds, including creating new files, closing old files and ensuring records are up to date.
* Dealing with ordering, invoices and income collection including use of the Council's financial systems and internal procedures.
* Support with managing the Legal service inbox, liaising both internally and externally and proactively assisting where possible.
* Scanning, emailing and photocopying documents for fee earners.
* Liaising with fee earners and external partners to support completion and signing of legal documents.
* Ensuring timely delivery (including personal service of court papers), collection of documents and issue of court proceeding at court as required.
* Collate performance information for the service using the Council's systems, procedures and policies.
* Maintain a diary system of key deadlines for the service.
* Support fee earners with arranging meetings with client departments and external stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a Legal background, to process your application, please apply now!