Childcare Legal Assistant

G2 Legal Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Childcare Legal Assistant to join its reputable team in Shropshire. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in childcare law, with the potential for progression to a paralegal role. You will be responsible for organising appointments, lodging documents, and attending court hearings, all while providing essential support to solicitors. The firm values dedication and offers training contracts for those who excel, making this a fantastic opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about family law and eager to develop your skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Seeking a Law/LPC graduate with childcare law experience.
• Must have strong organisational skills and administrative support background.

Responsibilities

• Organising appointments and diarising orders.
• Lodging documents with the court and attending court hearings.
• Corresponding with clients and managing administrative duties.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Administrative Support

Childcare Law Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Law/LPC Graduate

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a childcare legal assistant to join a reputable firm in Shropshire to be based in its office just outside of Telford. This is a full-time, permanent position but there can be flexibility on working hours.

The Firm

Our client is a longstanding Shropshire-based law firm with multiple offices. It is now seeking a Childcare Legal Assistant to join its strong and reputable childcare team, providing support and growing within the department.

The Role

This is a childcare legal assistant role which will, in time, progress to a paralegal type of role. The role will entail:

1. Organising appointments
2. Diarising orders
3. Lodging documents with the court
4. Attending court hearings
5. Corresponding with clients and third parties
6. Any other administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of a solicitor’s caseload

About You

Our client is seeking a Law/LPC graduate with experience in providing administrative support within a family department. Experience of childcare law is essential to this position along with organisational skills, the ability to work in a busy and demanding environment, and to tight deadlines.

On Offer

On offer is the ability to work as a Childcare Paralegal within a reputable care team. You will gain hands-on experience of the process and will be able to progress internally. The firm has a reputation for offering training contracts to diligent and dedicated assistants, so the job can offer real progression opportunities to the right person!

Apply

If you are interested in this Childcare Legal Assistant role, apply online with your updated CV via the link, or contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal for immediate consideration today!