Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Legal Support Officer to join a Local Authority Legal Services team in Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional with a background in Child Care & Family Law to support legal proceedings and ensure the smooth coordination of court‑related processes within Children’s Services.
Location: Merseyside. Contract: Full Time, 3 Months Rolling. Umbrella Rate: £14 – £16 per hour PAYE (Inc. Hol): £12.86 – £14.62 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and monitor legal and procedural processes to ensure compliance with Court deadlines and Public Law Outline requirements.
* Track Court directions, actions, and filing deadlines to ensure adherence with Court Orders and provide regular progress updates.
* Support Children’s Social Care and Legal Services teams in reducing delays within care proceedings.
* Assist with Adoption, Fostering, and Childcare proceedings across both public and private law matters.
About You
* Previous experience working within Child Care and Family Law is essential.
* Experience supporting legal proceedings within a Local Authority or legal environment is highly desirable.
* Strong understanding of Court processes, Public Law Outline (PLO), and Children’s Services procedures.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Benefits
* Flexible working.
* Weekly pay.
* Opportunity to work within a supportive Local Authority legal team.
Contact
Contact: Aanisah Khan, email: Aanisah.Khan@servicecare.org.uk, phone: 01772208969.
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