Care Legal Assistant – Public Law (Secretary or Paralegal)
Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Salary: c£23k to £25k dependent on experience and qualifications
We are seeking an experienced Family Care Legal Assistant to support the busy Family Care team of a very well-established, highly reputable law firm, in Nuneaton, in a very friendly, supportive working environment. The role would suit a Care Secretary or a Care Paralegal.
The employer is a progressive and forward-looking law practice with a very friendly, supportive, collaborative working environment. They are committed to providing a high standard of personal service with the support of up-to-date resources and technology within the office. They employ around 50 staff and have Family Advanced Accreditation.
Hours of Work: 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday with an hour’s lunch break
The role will involve
- Provision of support to the Family Care team, encompassing administrative duties associated with public law care proceedings
- Typing of legal documents and correspondence
- Liaising with clients by telephone, e-mail, and face to face
- Preparation of court bundles and other documents
- Preparing cases for court
- Diary Management
Suitable candidates will have
- Experience of working in family law
- Experience gained working as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary.
- Experience of dealing with legal aid cases, relating to childcare matters
- Experience of using the Legal Aid portal
- Experience of using a legal case management system
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday
Benefits include:
- Free onsite parking
- 23 days’ annual leave plus additional paid leave over the Christmas period
- Ongoing training and development
- Excellent career prospects
Note: Salary is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be dependent on experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge
