Legal Assistant – Court of Protection
Position Overview:
The firm’s highly successful Court of Protection department is seeking a legal assistant to join its growing team. This is a rare opportunity to join the leading Court of Protection team in Wales, which is ranked in Chambers & Partners 2024 Guide and was named Public Law Team of the Year at the Wales Legal Awards 2022.
Key Responsibilities:
To provide administrative and organisational support to the team’s fee earners.
Qualifications & Skills:
The candidate should:
- Have strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and maintain a busy team diary that works to tight court deadlines.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be experienced in the general administrative duties associated with a litigation team e.g. speaking with new and potential clients, preparing court bundles and liaising with third parties (including the court and counsel).
- Be organised and proactive to thrive in a busy department that works within a fast paced and high-pressured environment; and audio typing using a digital dictation system.
Additional Information:
The role can be based in both the Cardiff and Swansea offices, with flexibility between offices as well as the possibility for hybrid work arrangements after the initial training period.
The growing team offers career progression and flexible routes to qualification for those seeking a career in human rights law.
Benefits and Salary:
- Salary £24,720
- Genuine career progression (to be discussed at interview)
- Legal fees discount
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- A day off for your birthday
Applications to be reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
