Court of protection Work, Jobs in Swindon, Wil (with Salaries)

Legal Support Assistant
Civic Recruitment Limited —Swindon
- £20 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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10d
Legal Secretary - Litigation
Awdry Law —Swindon
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Life insurance
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Bank Support Worker
Community Case Management Services Ltd —Swindon
- £17 - £34 an hour
- Call to connect
- Driving
- Rehabilitation centre
Out of Court Resolutions (OOCR) Case Worker (FTC/Secondment)
Thames Valley Police —Abingdon
- £35,241 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Head of Service, Front Door
Civic Recruitment Limited —Swindon
- £600 a day
- Temporary
- Management
- Analysis skills
- No degree
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12d
Head of Farmer-led Nature Recovery
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts —Devizes
- £45,423 - £46,786 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Education and Wellbeing Officer – Youth Education and Wellbeing Team (Variable Hours)
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts —Devizes
- £14.87 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3d
Guest Relations Executive
Estelle Manor —Witney
- £3,000.00 - £30,804.80 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Gardener
Estelle Manor —Witney
- £3,000 - £30,900 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Employee discount
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6d
Advanced Social Worker
Wiltshire Council —Chippenham
- £49,264 - £51,854 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Leadership
Senior Associate / Partner - Succession & Tax
Thrings —Swindon
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Travel
- Leadership
- Life insurance
Family Solicitor (Care)
Redkite Solicitors —Stroud
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Business development
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
Ecology Officer
SouthOxfordshireAndVale —Abingdon
- £46,402 - £52,892 a year
- Travel
- Flexible schedule
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Adult Social Care Solicitor
Wiltshire Council —Trowbridge
- £56,674 - £59,059 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Spa Receptionist
Estelle Manor —Witney
- £3,000.00 - £30,804.80 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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13d
Spa Therapist
Estelle Manor —Witney
- £14.81 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee discount
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Hotel Receptionist
Estelle Manor —Witney
- £3,000.00 - £30,804.80 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Front desk
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Waiter, The Billiards Room
Estelle Manor —Witney
- £27,560 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Head Bartender, Living Room
Estelle Manor —Witney
- £28,385.61 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Demi Chef de Partie Pastry
Estelle Manor —Witney
- £29,786.59 - £36,806.59 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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Legal Support Assistant

Civic Recruitment Limited
Swindon

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
£20 an hour
10 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Law
Customer service
GCSE
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
File management
Organisational skills
IT
Business
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title: Legal Support Assistant – Litigation

Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to the Litigation Team, ensuring the efficient management of litigation matters and contributing to the delivery of high-quality legal services to the Council. The postholder will be responsible for case administration, litigation support, claims processing, diary management, disclosure activities, compliance monitoring, and maintaining accurate records and work trackers to support effective case management and legal compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Inbox Management

Monitor and manage the Litigation Team inbox on a daily basis.
Review incoming correspondence and distribute, forward, or action matters as appropriate.
Identify and escalate urgent or high-priority matters promptly.
Maintain accurate records of correspondence received and actions taken.
Ensure enquiries are responded to within agreed timescales.

Diary and Administrative Support

Provide comprehensive diary management support for members of the Litigation Team.
Schedule meetings, hearings, appointments, and key case-related activities.
Monitor and record critical litigation deadlines and limitation dates.
Coordinate meeting arrangements, including preparation and circulation of relevant documentation.
Provide general administrative support to the team as required.

Litigation Case Support

Support the administration of litigation matters and legal case files.
Open, maintain, and close files in accordance with departmental procedures and regulatory requirements.
Update case management systems and ensure records remain accurate and current.
Assist legal professionals with file preparation, document management, and document collation.
Prepare correspondence, reports, bundles, and other legal documentation as directed.
Ensure all case records are maintained securely and confidentially.

Disrepair Claims Processing

Receive, log, and process new housing disrepair claims.
Create and maintain case records, ensuring all relevant information is accurately captured.
Liaise with internal departments and stakeholders to gather supporting evidence and documentation.
Monitor claim progress and ensure records are updated accordingly.
Support legal officers in managing claims through to resolution.

Disclosure and Information Requests

Process disclosure requests in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures, and statutory timescales.
Gather, review, organise, and prepare documentation for disclosure.
Maintain confidentiality and ensure sensitive information is handled appropriately.
Ensure records of disclosure requests and responses are maintained accurately.

Work Tracking, Compliance and Quality Assurance

Maintain and update departmental work trackers, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
Monitor workloads, deadlines, and outstanding actions.
Escalate concerns where deadlines or service standards may not be achieved.
Conduct weekly compliance checks on litigation files and processes.
Identify, report, and assist in addressing compliance issues, risks, or process improvements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Legal Services team.

Experience

Essential

Experience providing administrative support within a legal, litigation, local government, or professional services environment.
Experience managing busy inboxes, diaries, and document management systems.
Experience maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information.
Experience using case management systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Experience prioritising competing workloads and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

Experience working within a local authority legal team.
Experience supporting litigation, housing disrepair, claims handling, or regulatory matters.
Experience processing disclosure or information requests.
Knowledge of legal file management and court processes.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
Demonstrable administrative and organisational skills gained through relevant training or experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Desirable

Legal Administration qualification, Law Degree, CILEx qualification, or equivalent legal studies qualification.
Business Administration qualification (Level 3 or above).
Training or certification in information governance, data protection, or records management.

Key Skills and Competencies

Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines.
Strong IT skills and confidence in learning new systems and processes.

Additional Information

Location: Swindon
Rate: £20.00 per hour UMB, (Umbrella rate to be confirmed)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Temporary/Contract (as applicable)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (Hybrid/Flexible Working may be available)
We operate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
Closing date: Soon – early applications are encouraged.

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