Senior Legal Support Officer

Senior Legal Support Officer (Safeguarding)

• Organisation: Warrington Council
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office
• Pay Rate: Up to £20 per hour (Umbrella)
• Contract: Initial 3-months

Warrington Council are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Legal Support Officer to their Legal Services team. You will provide high-quality administrative and legal support across Adult Social Care, Safeguarding and Education matters. The role supports solicitors and senior lawyers on a range of court and tribunal proceedings, including complex and high-profile cases.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing court and tribunal documents, bundles and legal correspondence
• Supporting solicitors with complex safeguarding, adult social care and education cases
• Liaising with courts, tribunals, counsel, external solicitors and other partner organisations
• Managing diaries, arranging meetings and coordinating case administration
• Providing administrative support across legal proceedings and council litigation matters

Requirements:

• Previous experience within a legal administrative, legal support or legal assistant role
• Experience preparing court bundles and legal documentation
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Local authority or public sector legal experience is highly desirable

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive legal team and contribute to important safeguarding, adult social care and education work within a local authority environment.