Job Description

Job Title: Legal Help Coordinator - Legal Aid

Location:

Brighton

Salary:

26K

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Job Overview:

Lawstop are seeking a dedicated and highly organised

Legal Help Co-ordinator

to coordinate the submission and management of legal help claims. The successful candidate will coordinate and oversee legal help submissions, ensuring compliance with relevant Legal Aid Agency regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary contact for legal help submissions, reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of claims before submission. Liaise with solicitors and caseworkers to facilitate timely and compliant legal help submissions. Manage and coordinate legal help submission processes, ensuring adherence to Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements and deadlines. Monitor and report Matter Starts and maintain records. Maintain up-to-date records of legal help submissions, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and filed appropriately. Keep updated with changes in legal aid policies and regulations and ensure compliance across all legal help activities. Assist with training and guidance for staff on legal help submission processes and best practices. Ensure confidentiality and data protection compliance in handling client information. Help manage the reception desk and meet and greet clients

Person Specification:

Essential:

Experience in a legal, administrative, or casework-related role. Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple submissions simultaneously. High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record-keeping. Proficiency in IT systems, including case management software and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

Knowledge of legal aid processes and regulations in the UK. Experience working within a legal aid firm, charity, or public sector organisation. Experience in compliance, auditing, or quality assurance within a legal setting.

Benefits:

Competitive salary. 25 days holiday Pension scheme Training and professional development opportunities. Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Application Process:

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position to Maryb@lawstop.co.uk or natalieh@lawstop.co.uk

Firm Profile

Established in 2018, Lawstop is a specialist firm of solicitors with offices based nationwide who are driven by social justice

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Lawstop where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Lawstop on our website.

Equal Opportunities

Lawstop is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person