Legal Assistant

Looking to join a leading organisation offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to support vital services within a modern local authority setting? This Legal Assistant / Senior Paralegal role offers the chance to make a real difference within the childcare legal system, working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

In the Legal Assistant (Senior Paralegal) role, you will be:

• Supporting three childcare solicitors with legal administration
  
• Preparing court bundles for care proceedings using the IKEN case management system
  
• Uploading documents to the court portal and liaising with courts, solicitors, police, and social workers
  
• Chasing and managing documentation deadlines
  
• Attending and minuting meetings, including PLO (Public Law Outline) discussions
  
• Managing diaries and maintaining accurate records
  

To be successful, you will need:

• Knowledge of the PLO process and previous experience in local authority childcare legal work
• Excellent IT, communication, and organisational skills
  
• Confidence working independently while also supporting a wider legal team
  
• The ability to attend the Colwyn Bay office when required
  

This is a temporary position for initially 8 weeks, working full time hours – 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

You'll be based in modern offices in Colwyn Bay and starting on a salary of £16.37 + benefits.

If you’re an experienced legal assistant or paralegal looking to make an impact in a busy local authority legal team, we want to hear from you!