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Legal Clerk

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You must have GCSEs including English, legal environment experience, strong admin and IT skills, good communication, teamwork ability, and a commitment to confidentiality and customer service.
  • You will produce legal documents, manage case files, handle authentication, process invoices, and meet tight deadlines using the case management system.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent, including English
  • Experience in a legal environment or within a support role
  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills
  • Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong IT skills, including experience with case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required
  • Demonstrable commitment to providing excellent customer service
  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues within a legal context

Responsibilities

  • Using the case management system to produce correspondence, forms, court documents, maps and plans, and other documentation as required by the team
  • Producing accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date legal documentation and court bundles, under direction, to tight deadlines
  • Opening new legal case files using the case management system including setting up initial documentation and completing acknowledgments. To close files on the case management system, prepare paper files for off-site storage and update team spread sheets with case outcomes
  • Operating legal procedures including authentication and sealing of documents, producing case management reports and assisting with routine processes such as processing invoices

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Legal Clerk position?

The salary range for the Legal Clerk position is £24,027 - £25,992.

How many hours per week does the Legal Clerk position require?

The Legal Clerk position requires working 36.5 hours per week.

What are the different legal teams I might work in as a Legal Clerk?

You may work in one of the following legal teams: Civil Litigation & Personal Injury, Housing, or Practice Management.

What are the key responsibilities of a Legal Clerk?

Key responsibilities include using the case management system to produce legal documents, creating court bundles, opening and closing legal case files, and assisting with legal procedures and invoicing.

What benefits does Birmingham City Council offer to its employees?

Benefits include 30 days annual leave (increasing with service), health and wellbeing support, family-friendly policies, generous pension contributions, and access to various rewards and discounts.

How do I apply for the Legal Clerk position?

You must upload a CV via the attachments part of your application, as it is required for shortlisting.

Who can I contact for informal inquiries about the position?

You can contact Deborah Carter-Hughes or Julia Lynch for any informal inquiries.

Is there a support system for employees with accessibility needs?

Yes, the organization is committed to supporting positive and equitable recruitment journeys and encourages candidates to inform them of any reasonable adjustments or additional support needed.

What is meant by "disability confident employer"?

Being a "disability confident employer" means that Birmingham City Council is committed to creating an inclusive environment for disabled employees and job applicants, ensuring they have the same opportunities as others.

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