Legal Support Officer

Job description

We are working closely alongside with Sefton MBC t o assist with the appointment of a Legal Support Officer on a 6 - months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay : £13.57- £17.79 per hour Summary: The Legal Support Officer role is a critical position designed to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families within Sefton. The primary focus is to prevent drift and delay in legal processes, ensuring that the Council makes the best use of its resources. By maintaining high standards of procedural compliance, the post-holder ensures Sefton Council maintains its strong reputation within the Court arena and among multi-agency partners. Essentials: - Oversee the efficient operation of legal procedural requirements to ensure strict compliance with court timescales and the Public Law Outline (PLO). - Support and challenge both Children's Social Care and Legal Services to ensure court orders are adhered to, specifically in proceedings involving Adoption, Fostering, and Childcare (public and private). - Act as a central point of contact for partner agencies (Health, Police, Education) to...