Job Description

Location: Scunthorpe
Duration: 3-4 months (Monday Friday, 9 AM 5 PM, 37 hours per week)
Salary: £12.26 per hour

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional looking to gain experience in a legal environment? We are recruiting for a Legal Clerk on a temporary basis to support the Legal Services Section, with a particular focus on child care litigation.

This role offers a varied and dynamic workload, including administrative tasks, court attendance, and client interaction. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Legal Services team
• Maintain and update the case management system
• Manage legal documentation, filing, and correspondence
• Attend court proceedings with Counsel when required
• Communicate professionally with court officials
• Handle incoming legal post, logging and issuing acknowledgements
• Assist in problem-solving and ensuring compliance with legal procedures

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good IT skills, including case management systems and online research
• Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to work as part of a team
• Professional communication skills to liaise with clients, legal professionals, and council officers
• Own transport is essential due to travel requirements for court attendance and external meetings

If you re ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in the legal sector, we d love to hear from you!