6605 - Legal Officer, Social Security and Child Support Tribunal
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,140 to £37,105 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6605 |
Summary
Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going.
About us
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our court users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply.
About the role
Working closely with judiciary, legal professionals and tribunal administration teams, the Legal Officer will undertake initial assessments on a range of incoming tribunals work, including case files, applications, and correspondence in order to establish the level of authority and expertise needed to address the case and determine the most effective route for case progression. Working to delegated judicial functions and working to directions from the judiciary, the Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker will provide ongoing and proactive management of caseloads, identifying any barriers or risks to effective case progression and developing interventions or actions to resolve these, liaising with a range of stakeholders and the public.
The Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker will be expected to evidence a strong understanding of functioning across tribunals and may be required to provide cross jurisdictional expertise.
Please refer to the job description and attraction pack
attachments for more information.
A possibility of hybrid working can be discussed after the successful candidate has passed their probation.
About us
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our court users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply.
About the role
Working closely with judiciary, legal professionals and tribunal administration teams, the Legal Officer will undertake initial assessments on a range of incoming tribunals work, including case files, applications, and correspondence in order to establish the level of authority and expertise needed to address the case and determine the most effective route for case progression. Working to delegated judicial functions and working to directions from the judiciary, the Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker will provide ongoing and proactive management of caseloads, identifying any barriers or risks to effective case progression and developing interventions or actions to resolve these, liaising with a range of stakeholders and the public.
The Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker will be expected to evidence a strong understanding of functioning across tribunals and may be required to provide cross jurisdictional expertise.
Please refer to the job description and attraction pack
attachments for more information.
A possibility of hybrid working can be discussed after the successful candidate has passed their probation.