Legal Support Officer

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 and Family Law to support legal proceedings and ensure the smooth coordination of court-related processes within Children’s Services.

Legal Support Officer – Children & Family Law

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 as a Legal Support Officer:

• 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.

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Weekly Pay
• Opportunity to work within a supportive Local Authority legal team

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £200.