About the Role: Public Sector People are currently seeking an experienced AO3 Legal Support Officer for a contract role within a high-performing government legal team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality secretarial and administrative support within a legal environment, working closely with legal professionals and the Executive Legal Secretary. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality and timely secretarial and administrative support to legal professionals. Proof billing narrations and assist with meeting financial deadlines. Format complex legal documents using Microsoft Word and PDF applications. Prepare legal briefs, routine correspondence, and ensure timely document flow. Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for legal staff. Maintain databases and information systems including Excel, practice management, and case management systems (VisualFiles). Manage diaries, organise meetings, distribute agendas and minutes. Compile, review, and action reports as required. Maintain effective filing, records management, and document retrieval systems. Ensure legal expenses and counsel fees are paid in accordance with procedures. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on sensitive and confidential issues. Contribute to continuous service improvement and provide client-focused support. Support the induction of new legal team members, including IT and admin coordination. Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements within the legal team. About You: Prior experience in legal secretarial or administrative roles, preferably within government or legal settings. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, document formatting, and data entry. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are an experienced legal administrator ready to support a busy legal team, apply today!