Paralegal (multiple vacancies) – Court of Protection
CJCH Solicitors is an award-winning full-service law firm with offices in Cardiff, Barry, Bridgend, Blackwood, Caerphilly and Swansea.
The firm is seeking paralegals to join our multi-award-winning legal practice.
The firm is the largest Legal Aid provider in Wales and continues to grow its highly successful Court of Protection team, both in England and Wales. CJCH’s Court of Protection is a leading team in England and Wales, being ranked in Chambers & Partners for several years.
The firm encourages development of all staff to reach their career goals. The growing team offers career progression and flexible routes to qualification for those seeking a career in human rights law.
Working patterns and location can be flexible, to include nationwide remote working for the right candidate who can support the growth of the team across England and Wales. Applications from candidates outside Wales are welcomed.
Key Responsibilities: To support the team’s fee earners with the management and progression of cases.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Have a strong interest in human rights law, mental capacity law, medical based law, welfare law, or a passion for helping people who are unable to advocate for themselves.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to be empathetic when working with vulnerable adults.
- Be organised and proactive to thrive in a busy department that works within a fast paced and high-pressured environment with organisational skills required in a team that works to tight court deadlines.
- Have excellent IT literacy and experience of legal case management systems.
- Be experienced in the general administrative duties associated with a litigation team e.g. speaking with new and potential clients, preparing court bundles, liaising with third parties (including the court and counsel) and supporting case progression.
Benefits and Salary:
- Genuine career progression (to be discussed at interview)
- Legal fees discount
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- A day off for your birthday
- Hybrid working arrangements across our Cardiff and Swansea offices and remote working
Applications to be reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
