Legal Administrative Assistant

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Public holidays

Flexi time

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is seeking a proactive Legal Administrative Assistant to support the Legal Services team, primarily within the child/adult care remit. You will be organised, able to prioritise workload, and work under pressure to tight deadlines while maintaining high confidentiality.

You will obtain disclosures in family law cases, redact documents, upload them to a court-based portal, and attend court when required to report to the Solicitor and assist Barristers.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with professionals.
• Experience using computerised systems.
• Experience working in an office environment.
• Legal experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Legal Services team and assist in casework.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Obtain disclosures in family law cases.
• Redact documents and upload them to a court-based portal.
• Attend court to sit behind Barristers and report to the Solicitor.

Skills

Dealing with professionals

Computerised systems

Office environment

Job description

Job Description and Person Specification

We are looking for a “can do” Legal Administrative Assistant to provide support and assist the Legal Services team, based predominantly within the child/adult care team, although you may be expected to support other members of the team on occasion.

You are a team player who is able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, and also to work on your own initiative. You will be organised and able to prioritise your workload after receiving training in respect of the Family Court process. You are expected to obtain disclosure in family law cases, redact documents and upload them to a Court based portal. Confidentiality is absolutely critical as well is a “keen eye” for redacting documents.

You will be expected to attend court on occasions to sit behind Barristers and provide a report to the Solicitor with conduct of the case.

You will need experience in dealing with professionals, using computerised systems and experience of working in an office environment. Legal experience would be advantageous.

You will receive the following benefits:

• 27 days annual leave
• public holidays
• flexi time
• a generous pension scheme

You will become a pivotal member of the team to ensure compliance with Court Directions.

Team Ceredigion Information Pack

Note:We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.