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Legal Support Officer
Posted 1 day ago
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Support Officer to join our Legal Business Support Team at Hampshire County Council.
Are you an experienced administrator looking for a new challenge in a professional and rewarding environment?
The Legal Business Support Team plays an important role in helping support our Fee Earners within the Legal Practice. The team covers all aspects of Legal Support and is a great place to start for someone considering a career in a Legal Environment.
The Role:
Ideally with a business support background, you will be organised and an effective communicator with experience of, or desire to work within a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a legal setting - no prior legal experience is required , just a passion for organisation, accuracy, and supporting others.
You will have a willingness to undertake appropriate training where relevant.
Working for Hampshire Legal Services (HLS) as part of the Business Support Team you will provide a comprehensive range of support to the individual lawyers who advise Hampshire County Council departments and its external clients. You will also provide support to our Business Development Manager and the Legal Practice Manager. We are rapidly expanding taking on more work, that is why we are seeking someone to assist the work of the Business Support Team.
To be successful in the role, you need to be proactive, efficient and have the ability to produce work to a high standard. Work produced is often of a sensitive nature and therefore awareness of the importance of confidentiality is of paramount importance. You'll be an effective communicator with experience of using a variety of manual and computerised systems. You'll have excellent time management skills with the flexibility to adapt to business demands and customer needs, with a willingness to undertake appropriate training where relevant.
What you’ll do:
- Providing comprehensive administrative support to solicitors and legal officers
- Managing legal documentation, correspondence, and case files
- Using digital systems to maintain accurate records and track case progress
- Coordinating enquiries to the service, managing a complex workload and meeting critical deadlines
- Supporting other team members and contributing to service improvements
- Creation and distribution of court bundles and handling of confidential information from third parties
- Sorting and scanning of daily post and arranging singing and sealing of legal documents
- Handling land registry searches
- Records management and handling deeds
- Systems administration and providing support to the service
- Organising training / managing IT equipment
- Contracts Letting support
What we’re looking for:
- A-Level standard or equivalent
- Approachable with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to follow routines, guidelines and set procedures
- Able to work without constant supervision and seek guidance from appropriate contacts when required
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to understand the requirements of working with confidential information and the confidence to process and handle the information in line with corporate standards relating to data protection
- Good IT knowledge, including Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Must be prepared to work flexibly to achieve set business objectives
- Establish good working relationships with people at all levels
- Good commitment to customer care and continuous improvement
Why join us?
- Comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training
- Commitment to personal development
- Preparation for future senior-level opportunities
Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.
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Legal Support Services Assistant
Posted 2 days ago
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Office-Based, £30,000 - £1,000 DoE+ Excellent Benefits
Are you highly organised, proactive, and looking to build your career in legal support? Would you thrive in a fast-paced, prestigious legal environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key?
A prestigious barristers' chambers in central London is looking for a Legal Support Services Assistant to join their busy operations team. Working alongside two colleagues, you'll play an essential role in ensuring the smooth running of chambers, supporting barristers with document management, e-bundling, and other post and copy room needs.
This is a hands-on, fully office-based position that would suit someone practical, organised, and confident using IT systems. It's a great opportunity to gain experience in a respected chambers environment, working closely with barristers, clerks, and administrative staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Support barristers with document management, including e-bundling, printing, and collating legal bundles and law reports
- Manage post and copy room tasks, including stationery organisation and transfer of files between chambers, court, and barristers' home offices
- Handle electronic document management, uploading/downloading soft copy files and maintaining digital indexes
- Liaise with the clerking team and wider staff to ensure smooth daily operations
- Assist with logistics for court appearances and general administrative tasks as required
Skills & Experience
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, confident working with barristers, the clerking team and colleagues at all levels
- Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly (experience with e-bundling software or platforms like OneDrive is ideal)
- Reliable, professional, and calm under pressure
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with great attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Polite, friendly and of smart appearance
- Able to work well with a wide range of people, while also being confident working independently.
- Handle confidential information discreetly
What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who takes pride in supporting others, thrives in a traditional but friendly environment, and enjoys contributing to a well-run operation. The chambers operates with a strong sense of teamwork, inclusivity, and wellbeing, fostering a culture where everyone's contribution is valued.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: 0,000- 1,000 (depending on experience)
- Hours: 40 hours per week on a shift system between 8am and 6.30pm
- Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays (rising to 22 after one year and 25 after two)
- Pension: 6% employer contribution
- Additional benefits after probation: bonus scheme (up to 15% of salary), season ticket loan, permanent health insurance, life insurance, private medical insurance, and a bonus half-day 'birthday' holiday
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and well-established chambers, gain insight into high-profile legal work, and develop your skills within a supportive and professional environment.
If you're practical, efficient, and eager to build your experience in legal operations, we'd love to hear from you.
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Forensic Accountant - Litigation Support
Posted 5 days ago
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Key responsibilities include conducting thorough investigations, tracing financial flows, performing asset tracing, and assisting with the quantification of economic losses. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, auditing standards, and relevant legal frameworks. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and report-writing skills are paramount. You must be adept at communicating complex financial information clearly and concisely to both legal professionals and non-experts.
You will work closely with solicitors, barristers, and corporate clients, providing expert witness testimony when required. The ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and maintain the highest levels of professional integrity is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and meticulous forensic accountant to develop their career in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment. The position is based in Reading, Berkshire, UK , with a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct forensic accounting investigations into suspected fraud and financial misconduct.
- Quantify economic damages in commercial litigation and disputes.
- Assist legal counsel with discovery processes and evidence gathering.
- Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported expert reports for court.
- Perform asset tracing and recovery analysis.
- Analyze complex financial data and transactions.
- Provide expert witness testimony in legal proceedings.
- Liaise effectively with legal teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of legal requirements and forensic accounting best practices.
- Contribute to the firm's knowledge base and professional development.
- ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience, with a significant portion dedicated to forensic accounting or litigation support.
- Strong understanding of fraud investigation techniques and financial dispute resolution.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in report writing and presenting findings.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure.
- Experience in providing expert witness testimony is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
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Community Care Legal Assistant
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Key Requirements:
2+ years' experience in a similar legal support role Strong admin, organisational, and communication skills Confident managing files, diaries, and deadlines independently Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal systems
Why Apply?
Great opportunity to build your legal career in a supportive team, with scope for progression and a full benefits package - including 25 days' holiday, pension, life assurance, and more. For more information, please contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
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