Legal Administrative Assistant — Court Support & Disclosure

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

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.