Tribunal Caseworker/legal Officer

6 months ago

London, United Kingdom HM Courts and Tribunals Service Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 342380**Salary**:

- £37,174 - £40,403- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer- MoJ Grade HEO**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Type of role**:

- Legal Services**Working pattern**:

- Full-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- This position is based at TAYLOR HOUSE AIT LONDON, EC1R 4QUAbout the job

**Job summary**:

- Please refer to Job Description**Job description**:
**Position**: Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker
**Directorate**: Tribunals
**Location**: The role will be based within a Courts & Tribunals Service Centre or Regional Hearing Centre, although regular and routine working from other regional locations may be expected.
National travel will be an occasional requirement.
**Salary**: National salary starting scale £31,265 pa, London salary starting scale £35,405 pa
**Band**: HEO
**Contract Type**: Permanent
**Reserve List**: Yes (12 months)

The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.

**Overview**

**Why we exist**

As part of His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) the Tribunals directorate is responsible for the effective administration of tribunals in England and Wales and non-devolved tribunals in Scotland and Northern Ireland. We work with an independent judiciary across a wide range of jurisdictions to provide a fair, efficient and effective justice system.
HMCTS is undertaking an ambitious reform programme. The programme will enhance the provision of a world-class justice system, in a manner that provides an improved user experience at reduced cost to the taxpayer. This will contribute to consolidating the UK’s position at the forefront of an increasingly competitive international legal market as well as ensuring access to justice for all.
The programme includes creating high quality services, modernising the court estate, updating and replacing its technology, speeding up and streamlining working practices, refurbishing buildings to reduce maintenance costs and provide much improved services for service users, especially vulnerable witnesses and victims.

**Role**

Working within a Courts & Tribunals Service Centre or Regional Hearing Centre, the Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker will support the effective administration of Tribunals business by undertaking a range of complex case work and assessment activity in order to determine how best to advance caseloads and remove any barriers to effective and timely case progression. Working as part of a team as well as independently, under the supervision of a Senior Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker and leadership judiciary, the Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker will make decisions as part of their delegated judicial powers and determine cases/holding some hearings - dependant on jurisdiction. A Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker will liaise with key stakeholders and HMCTS colleagues to ensure the effective administration of justice.

**The key purpose of the role**
- **Customer service and standards**
- Promotes user focussed activity and standards - has strong written and interpersonal skills utilising principles of Human Voice of Justice
- Contributes to the Service Assurance Framework (SAF) - Leads on maintaining standards of service and identifies areas for improvement and takes forward solutions using ‘continuous improvement’ techniques.
- Management of complaints and services failures and use of OPTIC. (The complaints recording system)

***
**The key objectives of the role include**:
**Initial Case Assessment**

The Legal Officer/Tribunal Caseworker will be required to undertake initial assessment on incoming tribunals documentation and liaise with various stakeholders, including service users, to ensure effective case progression. This will include:
- Identify that claims / appeals have been lodged within the relevant timelines
- Ensure that claims / appeals are being addressed by the correct tribunal and at correct tribunal tier
- Ensuring any relevant fees have been paid by claimants / appellants
- Ensuring claims / appeals are made on the correct documentation and that all of the information necessary to progress the case is present
- Ensuring claims and appeals are allocated to the correct appeal type and where appropriate listing track
- Triage of referrals to appropriate authority
- Giving of instructions to administrative staff

**Case Management**

Operating under delegated judicial functions, manage the case by removing barriers to its progression and ensuring efficient allocation of tribunal resources. This will include:
- Drafting and issuing directions to parties to file evidence and other documents
- Giving of listing instructions to administrative staff

  • Tribunal Caseworker/legal Officer

    6 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    Salary 1 - £37,174. - £40,403 Number of jobs available 1 - 1 Detail of reserve list 1 - 12 Months Region 1 - London City/Town 1 - London Building/Site 1 - TAYLOR HOUSE AIT LONDON, EC1R 4QU Grade 1 - HEO Organisation Grade for MoJ 1 - HEO Post Type 1 - Permanent Working Pattern 1 - Full Time Role Type 1 - Legal Services Job description...

  • Eo Caseworker Investigatory Powers Tribunal

    5 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Home Office Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 342254**Salary**: - £32,000 - £33,600- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - HO - Homeland Security - The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) - A Home Office sponsored independent body.**Type of...

  • Send Tribunal Officer

    5 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Novax Recruitment Ltd Full time

    **Job Title: SEND Tribunal, Disagreement Resolution, Complaints and Workforce Development Officer** **Location: Camden** **Pay Rate: £400 Per Day Umbrella** **Job Type: Full Time/Contract** **The Role**: We are currently looking for a SEND Tribunal, Disagreement Resolution, Complaints and Workforce Development Officer for a role in Camden. The role is...

  • Expert Immigration Casework Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lexmark Legal Full time

    Immigration Caseworker RoleLexmark Legal, a prominent law firm, is seeking a skilled Immigration Caseworker to join our team at our Wood Green office.This full-time, on-site role involves managing a diverse caseload while providing high-quality service to our clients.Key Responsibilities:Maintain clear communication with clients to provide updates and manage...

  • Legal Officer

    5 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    Salary 1 - £37,174 - £40,403 Number of jobs available 1 - 1 Detail of reserve list 1 - 12 Months Region 1 - London City/Town 1 - London Building/Site 1 - 10 ALFRED PLACE LONDON, WC1E 7LR Grade 1 - HEO Organisation Grade for MoJ 1 - HEO Post Type 1 - Permanent Working Pattern 1 - Full Time Role Type 1 - Legal Services Job description...

  • SEND Tribunal Officer

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hatched Recruitment Group Full time

    About the Role:You will provide leadership for tribunal and formal disagreements, preparing cases for tribunal, liaising with Legal Services, SEND services, and multi-agency practitioners. You will represent the Local Authority in a legal environment, presenting Local Authority cases at SENDT and defending the appropriateness of the proposed service...

  • Legal Officer

    5 months ago

    London, United Kingdom HM Courts and Tribunals Service Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 339038**Salary**: - £37,174 - £40,403- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Higher Executive Officer- HEO**Contract type**: - Permanent**Type of role**: - Legal Services**Working pattern**: - Full-time**Number of jobs available**: - 1Contents Location About the...

  • SEND Tribunal Officer

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom SOLOS Consultants Ltd Full time

    Job Title: SEND Tribunal Officer - Strategic Leadership RoleJob Summary: We are seeking an experienced SEND Tribunal Officer to join our team at SOLOS Consultants Ltd. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for tribunal and formal disagreements, preparing cases for tribunal, liaising with Legal Services, SEND services, and multi-agency...

  • Immigration Caseworker

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Lexmark Legal Full time €35,000 - €40,000

    Lexmark Legal is a prominent law firm regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, located in Wood Green, North London. We specialize in Immigration Law, offering extensive expertise in both personal and business immigration matters. Our experienced team of immigration lawyers provides a wide range of services, including Family and Spouse Visas, work...

  • Caseworker

    6 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Legal Remedy Centre C.I.C. Full time

    **Position**:Caseworker **Location**: London We are a dynamic and inclusive legal firm with offices in London and Manchester. We are currently expanding our team and are in search of an exceptional Family Law Caseworker to join us. This role presents a unique opportunity for career growth within our thriving family law and legal aid division. The position...

  • SEND Tribunal Officer: Strategic Case Leader

    1 week ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Solos Consultants Ltd Full time

    **About the Role**As a SEND Tribunal Officer, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in tribunal and formal disagreement cases. This includes preparing cases for tribunal, liaising with Legal Services, SEND services, and multi-agency practitioners.Key Responsibilities:Provide leadership for tribunal and formal disagreements, preparing...

  • SEND Tribunal Officer

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Solos Consultants Ltd Full time

    Job Title: SEND Tribunal Officer - Strategic Team MemberJob Summary: We are seeking an experienced SEND consultant to join our strategic team as a SEND Tribunal Officer. The successful candidate will provide leadership for tribunal and formal disagreements, preparing cases for tribunal, liaising with Legal Services, SEND services, and multi-agency...

  • Benefits Advice Casework Lead

    7 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Nucleus Legal Advice Full time

    Role OverviewWe are a dynamic, vibrant benefits team based in West London looking to expand our team with a motivated and experienced individual.The ideal candidate will have recent experience as a caseworker and be willing to take a lead role in developing casework and helping to advise clients on benefit issues.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement...

  • Administrative Officer

    5 months ago

    London, United Kingdom GIOS Tech Full time

    We are hiring for **Administration Officer (Caseworker / Legal / Programme Support / Immigration / Administration )** **Location : Hybrid & 2 days in London** Office - Should have excellent communication and collaboration skills both verbally and in writing - Should have prior experience in official documentation, prioritise work to produce high quality and...

  • Benefits Advice Caseworker

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Nucleus Legal Advice Full time

    We are a dynamic, vibrant benefits team based in West Ealing London looking to expand our team with a likeminded person.We an innovative Advice Consortium of 12 local charities with Nucleus delivering the specialist welfare benefits advice. You will also be a part of our wider benefits team working across West LondonWe are looking for people with recent...

  • Benefits Advice Caseworker

    7 days ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom Nucleus Legal Advice Full time

    Job Description We are a dynamic, vibrant benefits team based in West Ealing London looking to expand our team with a likeminded person. We an innovative Advice Consortium of 12 local charities with Nucleus delivering the specialist welfare benefits advice. You will also be a part of our wider benefits team working across West London We are looking for...

  • Benefits Advice Caseworker

    1 week ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom Nucleus Legal Advice Full time

    We are a dynamic, vibrant benefits team based in West Ealing London looking to expand our team with a likeminded person.We an innovative Advice Consortium of 12 local charities with Nucleus delivering the specialist welfare benefits advice. You will also be a part of our wider benefits team working across West LondonWe are looking for people with recent...

  • Benefits Advice Caseworker

    1 week ago

    London, UK, UK, United Kingdom Nucleus Legal Advice Full time

    We are a dynamic, vibrant benefits team based in West Ealing London looking to expand our team with a likeminded person.We an innovative Advice Consortium of 12 local charities with Nucleus delivering the specialist welfare benefits advice. You will also be a part of our wider benefits team working across West LondonWe are looking for people with recent...

  • Benefits Advice Caseworker

    1 week ago

    Greater London, United Kingdom Nucleus Legal Advice Full time

    We are a dynamic, vibrant benefits team based in West Ealing London looking to expand our team with a likeminded person.We an innovative Advice Consortium of 12 local charities with Nucleus delivering the specialist welfare benefits advice. You will also be a part of our wider benefits team working across West LondonWe are looking for people with recent...

  • SEND Tribunal and Workforce Development Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Connect2Socialwork Full time

    Job SummaryConnect2Socialwork is seeking an experienced SEND case officer to work in Camden Council. The successful candidate will hold a caseload of children and provide effective, evidence-based interventions with consideration of timeliness and impact.Key Responsibilities1. Provide leadership for tribunal and formal disagreements, including preparing...