Legal Administrator

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Legal Administrator to join Warrington Council''s Adult Social Care and Education Team on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to safeguarding and education solicitors.
• Prepare court documents, applications and electronic court bundles to a high standard.
• Assist solicitors with a varied caseload, including complex and high-profile legal matters.
• Liaise professionally with courts and tribunals, Counsel, litigants in person, external solicitors, the police, health organisations, educational establishments and other partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure all documentation is processed in accordance with legal procedures and timescales.
• Arrange meetings, hearings and appointments, ensuring all relevant documentation is prepared and distributed.
• Support the legal team with general administrative duties to ensure the efficient running of the service.

About You

• Previous experience within a legal administration, legal secretary or legal support role.
• Experience preparing legal documentation and court bundles.

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you.