Children Law - Child Care Legal Assistant Pontypool

Child Care Legal Assistant

Location: Pontypool Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: Full-time, Permanent

An excellent opportunity to join a specialist Child Care team

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Child Care Legal Assistant to join its busy and growing team in Pontypool.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant looking to develop their career within Children Law / Child Care, working alongside experienced solicitors on a varied caseload involving often complex and sensitive matters.

The team represents parents, family members and children across a range of public and private law proceedings, including care proceedings, pre-proceedings work, Special Guardianship applications and matters involving Local Authorities and social services.

The Role

You will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the Child Care team, assisting fee earners with the day-to-day management of their caseloads.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting solicitors with the management of Child Care and Family Law matters

Preparing, drafting and formatting legal documents, court applications and correspondence

Accurately typing and transcribing dictation

Preparing court bundles and ensuring court deadlines and directions are complied with

Liaising with clients, Local Authorities, Cafcass, Courts, experts and other professionals

Managing correspondence and maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records

Handling telephone enquiries and arranging appointments and meetings

Opening and closing files and ensuring all administrative and regulatory requirements are met

Supporting fee earners with billing, Legal Aid administration and case management

Providing a professional, empathetic and sensitive service to clients, many of whom may be vulnerable

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a legal environment, with experience in Family Law or Child Care Law particularly advantageous.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience in a Legal Assistant or similar legal support role

An interest in developing your career within Children Law / Child Care

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

The ability to deal sensitively and professionally with vulnerable clients

Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines

A proactive, adaptable and positive approach

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

Previous Legal Aid experience would be beneficial but is not essential

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary based on experience

Permanent, full-time opportunity

Supportive and friendly working environment

Excellent exposure to a specialist Child Care practice

Varied and interesting caseload

Opportunity to develop your legal knowledge and experience

Training and long-term career development opportunities

Interested?

If you are a Legal Assistant with an interest in Children Law / Child Care and are looking for your next opportunity with a respected law firm, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact Dan Mason at Yolk Recruitment for a confidential discussion