Legal officer 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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Property Compliance Officer
First Choice Housing Swindon —Swindon
- £32,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Employee discount
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Housing Options Officer
Swindon Borough Council —Swindon
- £34,434 a year
- Full-time
- English
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8d
ASC Complex Case Officer
Swindon Borough Council —Swindon
- £35,412 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
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9d
Local Governing Committee (LGC) Governance Officer
The Park Academies Trust —Swindon
- £25,600 - £29,411 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting
- Employee discount
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1d
Tenancy Housing Officer
Swindon Borough Council —Swindon
- £38,220 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- English
- Travel
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3d
Team Leader
HM Courts and Tribunals Service —Swindon
- £29,303 - £31,061 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
1d
Enforcement Housing Officer
Swindon Borough Council —Swindon
- £38,220 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Travel
- Organisational skills
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9d
Interim Head of HR Support
Westonbirt Schools —Tetbury
- £33,000 - £36,000 a year
- Part-time
- Human resources
- In-person
- Leadership
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8d
Executive Assistant
Wiltshire Police —Devizes
- £32,367 - £33,681 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Security Officer
Sodexo —Swindon
- £14.09 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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2d
Geoarchaeology Supervisor / Officer / Senior Officer
Cotswold Archaeology —Andover
- £32,977 - £43,792 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Fire Risk Officer
Aster Group —Andover
- £44,529 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Principal Lawyer - People
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £54,356 - £63,771 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- English
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Fundraising Officer
NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST —Great Shefford
- £25,174.50 a year
- Weekend availability
- CRM software
- Customer service
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Planning Business Support Officer
SouthOxfordshireAndVale —Abingdon
- £28,740 - £33,565 a year
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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11d
Retail Area Support Officer
OCS Group —Swindon
- £13.10 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Driving
- Travel
- Communication skills
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Store Protection Officer
Mitie —Stroud
- £15.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Communication skills
14d
SEN Lawyer
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £41,771 - £53,460 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Geoarchaeology Manager
Cotswold Archaeology —Cirencester
- £44,990 - £54,740 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Legal Support Assistant

Civic Recruitment Limited
Swindon

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
£20 an hour

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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legal officer jobs in swindon, wil

Legal Support Assistant

Property Compliance Officer

Housing Options Officer

ASC Complex Case Officer

Local Governing Committee (LGC) Governance Officer

Tenancy Housing Officer

Team Leader

Enforcement Housing Officer

Interim Head of HR Support

Executive Assistant

Security Officer

Geoarchaeology Supervisor / Officer / Senior Officer

Fire Risk Officer

Principal Lawyer - People

Fundraising Officer

Planning Business Support Officer

Retail Area Support Officer

Store Protection Officer

SEN Lawyer

Geoarchaeology Manager

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