Childcare Legal Assistant

G2 Legal Limited; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & development

Future opportunities

Reputable firm

Work-life balance

Supportive team

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is assisting a Shropshire firm based near Telford in recruiting a Childcare Legal Assistant to join the busy childcare team. The role offers hands-on experience, clear progression, and the potential to move into a Paralegal position as you gain responsibility.

The successful candidate will support solicitors, manage files and deadlines, and assist in liaising with courts and clients. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Law degree or LPC or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in Family or Childcare law is preferred.
• Knowledge or experience of childcare law is desirable.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and client care abilities are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, motivated and professional approach is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support across a busy childcare caseload.
• Manage client files, appointments and diaries.
• Liaise with clients, courts and other professionals.
• Prepare correspondence, court documents and legal paperwork.
• Diaries court orders and monitor deadlines.
• File and lodge documents with the court.
• Attend court hearings as required.
• Support solicitors with day-to-day caseload management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Proactive approach

Client care

Education

Law degree/LPC or equivalent

Job description

Childcare Legal Assistant – Telford

Are you looking to build your career in childcare law? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Childcare Legal Assistant to join a highly regarded Shropshire law firm, basednear Telford.

Joining a busy, ambitious and supportive Childcare Department, you will gain hands‑on experience, develop your legal skills and progress into a Childcare Paralegal role.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious legal assistant looking for long-term career progression within a reputable law firm.

The Firm

Our client is an established Shropshire law firm with multiple offices and an excellent reputation for providing high‑quality legal services.

With a strong and growing Childcare team, the firm offers a supportive working environment, excellent development opportunities and the potential for future training contract opportunities for dedicated and talented individuals.

The Role

Working closely with the Head of Department and wider legal team, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal and administrative support across a busy childcare caseload.
• Managing client files, appointments and diaries.
• Liaising with clients, courts and other professionals.
• Preparing correspondence, court documents and legal paperwork.
• Diarising court orders and monitoring key deadlines.
• Filing and lodging documents with the court.
• Attending court hearings as required.
• Supporting solicitors with the day‑to‑day management of their caseloads.

As you develop within the role, you will have the opportunity to take on increased responsibility and progress towards a Paralegal position.

The Person

To be considered for this Childcare Legal Assistant position, you will ideally have:

• A law degree, LPC or equivalent legal qualification.
• Previous experience within a Family or Childcare legal department.
• Knowledge or experience of childcare law.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, motivated and professional approach.

Candidates with transferable skills and a genuine interest in developing a career in childcare law are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• Career progression: A genuine opportunity to develop into a Childcare Paralegal.
• Training and development: Hands‑on experience and ongoing professional support.
• Future opportunities: Potential training contract prospects for exceptional candidates.
• Reputable firm: Join an established and respected Shropshire law firm.
• Work-life balance: Full‑time, permanent role with flexibility around working hours.
• Supportive team: Work alongside an experienced and ambitious childcare team.

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