Senior Legal Support Officer

Service Care Solutions is currently working with a local authority in Cheshire to recruit an experienced Senior Legal Support Officer to join its established Legal Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal support professional with experience in Adult Social Care and education-related legal matters to support the delivery of legal services within a local authority.

The role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with a competitive hourly rate dependent on experience.

Job Title: Senior Legal Support Officer

Location: Cheshire/Hybrid

Contract: 3-month rolling contract

Umbrella Rate: £15.00-£20.00 per hour

Umbrella, depending on experience

PAYE Rate: Approximately £13.15-£17.53 per hour

PAYE, inclusive of holiday pay

Key Responsibilities as a Senior Legal Support Officer:

• Providing high-quality legal support to solicitors and other legal professionals within the local authority.
• Assisting with the administration and progression of legal cases relating to Adult Social Care and education matters.
• Preparing, drafting and formatting legal documents, correspondence, reports and court bundles.
• Maintaining accurate case files, records and documentation in line with the Council's procedures and quality standards.
• Liaising with internal departments, including Adult Social Care, education services and other relevant stakeholders.

About you as a Senior Legal Support Officer:

• Previous experience working in a legal support, legal administration or similar role, ideally within a local authority or public sector organisation.
• Experience supporting Adult Social Care and education-related legal matters is essential.
• A good understanding of local authority legal processes and procedures.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We also offer a referral bonus of up to £200 for successful referrals.