Job Description:

Location: Wasall centre - no parking
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant/secretary with a passion for supporting vulnerable clients? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience in childcare or public law matters? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client, is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join their established Care Team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and professional firm that is committed to delivering outstanding legal services to families and individuals involved in care proceedings.

Candidates with previous experience in Child Care/Public Law are highly desirable. Experience within Family or Divorce Law will also be considered, as this provides valuable transferable knowledge.

The Role

As a Legal Assistant within the Care Team, you'll play a key role in supporting solicitors with a varied caseload, ensuring matters progress efficiently while providing a compassionate service to clients during challenging times.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and managing the urgent inbox, prioritising court orders, emergency applications and time-sensitive correspondence from local authorities and other professionals.
• Preparing and submitting Legal Aid applications.
• Managing Legal Aid administration, including uploading mandatory documents, funding requests and case updates via the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS).
• Electronic diary management and scheduling appointments.
• Accurate time recording.
• Scanning and uploading incoming post and legal documents onto the case management system.
• Liaising with independent social workers, psychologists, medical experts and other professionals to coordinate reports and formal instructions.
• Preparing, indexing and paginating electronic court bundles using software such as BundleDocs.
• Opening new client files and carrying out conflict checks in line with firm procedures.
• Preparing completed matters for final billing and file closure.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least one year's experience working within childcare/public law matters.
• Previous experience in a legal assistant or legal secretary role.
• Excellent IT skills with fast and accurate typing ability.
• Experience with Legal Aid applications and billing procedures.
• Knowledge of care proceedings, court processes and electronic court bundles.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A professional, empathetic and compassionate approach when dealing with vulnerable clients.
• The ability to prioritise a busy workload and work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine commitment to providing exceptional client care.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday working hours (9:00am - 5:00pm).
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunity to work within a respected and well-established legal practice.
• Varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to clients during difficult times.