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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in West Essex, are looking for an experienced Legal Administration Officer to join their team and play a crucial role within their legal operations.  

Position: Legal Administration Officer
Rate: £19 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (October 2026) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose: 

• To support the Legal Service through the provision of general and specialised activities across all areas of the Service.

Job Duties: 

• To assist with various items of legal work as required.
• Acknowledge instructions for new matters and liaise with client for any additional material needed.
• Open and prepare all case files and retrieve all documents as required.
• Undertake legal research as required.
• Assist with preparation of Court documents, Court Bundles and Indexes.
• To provide administrative support for Legal fee-earners.
• To deal with issues arising out of the computer systems used within the team.
• To assist with the processes required by Lexcel accreditation.
• To provide support on FOI and DPA enquiries for the Council.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Familiar with conveyancing and litigation, preparing court forms and drafting documents. Familiar with Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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