Legal Officer – Leicester

About the role

The Legal Officer will support the administration of tribunals across England and Wales from the First‑tier General Regulatory Chamber in Leicester. Working within a Regional Hearing Centre, you will help ensure cases progress efficiently and that justice is delivered promptly.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake complex case work and assessments to advance caseloads.
• Identify and remove barriers to timely case progression.
• Make informed case‑management decisions under delegated judicial powers.
• Liaise with stakeholders, court users and HMCTS colleagues to ensure effective administration of justice.
• Support senior legal officers and judicial leadership in processing appeals.

Required profile

• Ability to reflect on issues and make impartial, evidence‑based decisions.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Capacity to work independently while collaborating with a wider team.
• Law degree or equivalent technical experience demonstrating decision‑making aptitude.

Required skills

What we offer

• Office‑based role at CTS Sovereign House, Leicester (LE1 6TR).
• Entry into the Civil Service at the band minimum with associated benefits.