Temporary Legal Support Officer

Job description

Role: Temporary Legal Support OfficerLocation: Rochdale (Predominantly Office-Based)Rate: £25 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: Approx. 6 Months (Immediate Start Available)

The OpportunityCRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with a Local Authority in Rochdale to recruit a Temporary Legal Support Officer to support their busy Children and Adults legal teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with prior legal support experience - or someone looking to build their career within a Local Authority setting - to gain hands‐on exposure to meaningful legal work, particularly within family law and Court of Protection matters. You'll be joining a supportive team environment where your contribution will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of legal processes that directly impact vulnerable individuals and families.

What You'll Be Doing

Preparing court bundles for Family Court and Court of Protection matters

Providing administrative and legal support to both Children and Adults legal teams

Assisting with document management and case preparation

Supporting lawyers with general legal administration duties

Ensuring deadlines are met in a fast‐paced legal environment

Maintaining accurate and organised case files

What They're Looking For

Previous experience working within a legal or administrative environment (desirable but not essential)

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Ability to work efficiently and manage multiple tasks

A proactive and reliable approach

Good communication skills and a willingness to learn

Ability to work predominantly office‐based

What's on Offer

Competitive hourly rate of £25 per hour

Immediate start available

Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension

Valuable experience within a Local Authority legal team

Supportive working environment with training provided

Interested?If you're organised, efficient, and looking to gain or build experience within a Local Authority legal setting, I'd be keen to speak with you.Rob Addy - CRA Consultingrobert.addy@craconsultants.com0114 241 8030

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rochdale

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English