Legal Work, Jobs in Swindon (with Salaries)

Legal Support Assistant
Civic Recruitment Limited —Swindon
- £20 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Team Leader
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —Swindon
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Operational Support Officer
HM Courts and Tribunals Service —Swindon
- £25,582 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
1h
Legal Receptionist
C&R Legal Limited —Faringdon
- £24,000 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- In-person
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Compliance Manager
Edenred —Swindon
- Up to £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Financial services
Junior Legal Counsel
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- English
- Contracts
Private Client Legal Assistant
Goughs Solicitors —Melksham
- £24,750 - £28,360 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Front desk
- Typing
- Profit sharing
- Health & wellbeing programme
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2d
VodafoneThree - Commercial Paralegal
Vodafone —Newbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Team Leader
HM Courts and Tribunals Service —Swindon
- £29,303 - £31,061 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
4d
Head of Legal - Employment
UK Research and Innovation —Swindon
- £70,752 - £88,893 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Legal Administrator
Tetra Tech —Abingdon
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
12d
Trainee Solicitor
CH-R Family Solicitors —Newbury
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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5d
(Senior) Legal Counsel d/f/m
RWE Supply & Trading —Swindon
- Full-time
- English
Laboratory Manager (Operations & Contracts)
Analytical Expert Labs —Wantage
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Gym membership
Quick apply
4d
VodafoneThree - Compliance Monitoring & Testing Manager
Vodafone —Newbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
Solicitor - Court of Protection
Hugh James —Swindon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Residential Property Assistant
Irwin Mitchell —Newbury
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- IT
Compliance and Assurance Manager - Supply
Good Energy —Chippenham
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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2d
Deployment Consultant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
VoCoVo —Chipping Norton
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Day shift
- Remote
- Scripting
- Linux
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Trade Compliance Manager
Tekever —Swindon
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
Quick apply

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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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