Senior Legal Support Officer

About the role

The Senior Legal Support Officer will provide legal and administrative assistance to the Council’s Legal Safeguarding Team. Working under the Legal Services Manager and senior solicitors, you will support safeguarding, education and litigation matters while ensuring compliance with the Council’s corporate policies.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver legal and administrative support for children’s and adult safeguarding, education prosecutions, pre‑proceedings cases and criminal injuries compensation.
• Attend court and tribunal hearings with fee earners or counsel and prepare related documentation.
• Manage diaries, arrange appointments, travel, and book rooms or equipment for the Legal Safeguarding Team.
• Assist with high‑profile safeguarding cases, including preparation of court bundles and disclosure of information.
• Support litigation processes: draft and serve court and tribunal documents, liaise with external lawyers, courts, opposing advisers, experts and witnesses.
• Provide regular assistance to the Legal Services Manager (Safeguarding) and occasional support to the Director of Law & Governance.

Required profile

• Experience in legal support within a public sector or council environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding, education law and litigation procedures.
• Ability to work under supervision of senior legal professionals and adhere to corporate equality, health and safety and social inclusion policies.
• Strong organisational skills for diary and travel management.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £18.28.
• Full‑time contractor role based in Warrington.
• Equal opportunity workplace with safe recruitment practices.