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:
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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.
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