Legal Services Assistant

Working as a member of the team in the legal services department, you will provide confidential and high-quality assistance to the Legal Services Director in achieving compliance with legislation and court deadlines.

You will assist the Legal Services Director in the day-to-day administration of the legal services department, including, but not limited to, the administration of civil and criminal matters requiring disclosure.

The role will involve general administrative duties, disclosure of records and statements confidentially, and liaison with third parties., Assistant to the Legal Services Director.

You will be required to work independently to support the workload of the Legal Services Director and complete administration tasks, including minuting meetings, diary management and dealing with post.

You will liaise with external organisations and agencies including NHS Resolution, Coroners, Local Authorities and barristers chambers.

You will be required to facilitate, administrate and process disclosure requests relating to civil and criminal matters, ensuring requestsand responses are logged accurately and consistently. Additionally, you will review documentation for disclosure requests and redact documentation where necessary. There will be a requirement to prepare and check legal documents with accuracy.

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children's Health

We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.