Legal Executive

Warrington - hybrid
Full Time, Permanent
Up to £45,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

Here at Serco, we are seeking a Legal Executive to be responsible for supporting effective case management, development and accuracy of information and will provide and enable value-add legal administrative support on public law, commercial and contractual matters which is aligned to the sustainable achievement of the UK&E Division’s strategic priorities for Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC). You will be required to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate and provide efficient case management.

**As part of this you’ll**:
Manage the Role accounts to triage matters
Produce and deliver training and reference materials
Undertaking legal research, using appropriate methods and sourcing, presenting the results in an accurate and timely manner
Provide legal support to the designated senior lawyer/ heads and act as a legal resource providing help where required
Maintain integrity of precedent banks and reference material and ensure documents are regularly updated/reviewed
Matter management of documents being sent to and from the business ensuring all correspondence is labelled and stored correctly
Develop relationships with stakeholders from within the business.
Liaise with insurance, the Customer and internal stakeholders to collaborate data to ensure accurate records are held in both departments
Organise case files, attend court inquests and tribunals, transcribe legal opinion and compile litigation bundles, file documents at court where required
Complete official documentation and write reports on cases, take witness statements, and attend meetings with experts or claimants where required
Generate quality management information and regularly report on material legal matters and projects to the UK&E General Counsel, as appropriate. This includes carrying out data analysis, identify trends and flag areas of concern
Ensure all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, in line with GDP.

**What you’ll need to do the role**:
You should have legal qualification (preferably NQ) or working towards with understanding of immigration and asylum, public law, human rights, equality and discrimination including claims in the Administrative Court
Understanding of timelines and the importance of adhering to deadlines, works well under pressure
Develop an understanding of internal legal matters including litigation processes
Focused on continuous improvement to identify more efficient methods of working rather than settling for status quo
Focused on self-development improving with every opportunity that arises
Highly developed people skills applicable at all levels of the organisation
Ability to build strong relationships across a diverse community of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
Persuasive, concise, and clear verbal and written communicator
Ability to manage a wide and diverse caseload, work with changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Inclusive, approachable, consultative, and enabling nature
Strong IT skills with accurate typing capability.

**Why Serco**:
**Meaningful and vital work**: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won’t be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.

**What we offer**:
Flexible working considered
Pension - 6%
Employee Assistance Programme
Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
Serco Benefits

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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