Legal Officer Litigation
Posted 1 day ago by Service Care Solutions
£35 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester
Summary: The Legal Officer position involves supporting pre-litigation work and civil litigation for a local authority in Greater Manchester. This hybrid role is offered on a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension and requires a law degree or equivalent qualification. The successful candidate will draft legal documents and manage multiple cases while adhering to strict deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support with pre-litigation work and civil litigation
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, schedules, and correspondence
- Assist with costs management, billing, and file closure procedures
Key Skills:
- Law degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification
- High-quality legal document drafting skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict deadlines
Salary (Rate): £35/hour
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a growing local authority based in Greater Manchester. They are looking for a Legal Officer to join their expanding legal team. The role is on a hybrid basis and is on a 3 months contract with potential to extend. This role pays a competitive rate of: PAYE (Inc.Hol) - £22.53 - £31.31 per hour Umbrella - £25-£35 per hour
Responsibilities as a Legal Officer:
- Legal Officer/Paralegal to support with pre-litigation work and civil litigation
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, schedules, and correspondence
- Assist with costs management, billing, and file closure procedures
About you as a Legal Officer:
- Must have a Law degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification
- Drafting Legal documents to a high-quality standard
- Ability to manage multiple cases and meet strict deadlines
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Weekly pay
- Flexible hours
If you or someone that you know would be interested in applying to the Legal Officer vacancy, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email, (url removed), or via phone at (phone number removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.