Legal Assistant

Redkite Solicitors; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Contributions to gym membership

Career development and learning

On-site parking

Job summary

Redkite Solicitors in Cardiff is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support our Court of Protection team, delivering high-quality client service and practical legal support. This role involves case administration, file management, and assisting with financial affairs to help vulnerable clients.

You will work closely with Fee Earners, manage documents, stay organised, and communicate professionally with clients and third parties. 35 hours per week, permanent contract, ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-oriented individuals who can manage multiple matters
• Experience or understanding of Court of Protection is helpful but not essential
• Strong communication and client service orientation is required

Responsibilities

• Support Court of Protection matters with fee earners to maintain accurate files
• Open and manage case files, prepare documents, and maintain records
• Assist with managing financial affairs and client communications
• Draft correspondence and assist with day-to-day case progression
• Liaise with clients and third parties to ensure timely updates

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

IT skills

Education

Law degree

Court of Protection experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Cardiff, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/06/2026

We recognise that our reputation as one of the leading law firms in Wales is entirely down to the people who work here. We place great stock in attracting talented people, doing all we can to make sure you enjoy life at Redkite Solicitors and giving you plenty of reasons to build a long-term career with us.

Job Description

Legal Assistant

Location: Cardiff Contract: Permanent,Full-time Hours: 35 hours, Monday –Friday,9am – 5pm Start Date: ASAP

Do you have the organisation and attention to detail to make a real difference to vulnerable clients and support high-quality casework? At Redkite Solicitors, we’reseekinga proactive,compassionateand detail-orientedLegal Assistant to support our Court of Protection team in delivering exceptional client service and practical legal support.

As a key part of our Court of Protection team in Cardiff ,you’llwork closely with Fee Earners to support the day-to-day management of matters effectively and efficiently. Fromassistingwith client meetings to helping manage financial affairs andmaintainaccuratefiles,you’llplay a key role in supporting clients and helping deliver a responsive, high-quality service.

Redkite Solicitors has been trusted to provide exceptional legal advice to individuals, families, and businesses since 1898. As a progressive, full-service law firm , we’re driven by growth and innovation, continuously expanding our reach to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With nearly 300 dedicated professionals, we’re proud to be recognised as an employer of choice, with a number of our lawyers recognised in both Legal 500 and Chambers , reflecting the strength and quality of our expertise . Our ongoing commitment to excellence and expansion ensures Redkite remains at the forefront of the legal sector.

Candidates should be aware that their first day of employment may be based at an alternative Redkite office, for group onboarding. A willingness to travel and spend the day away from your usual place of work is therefore required .

What Will You Be Doing?

• Be the support behind every matter – help Fee Earners stay organised, manage workloads effectively, and deliver an excellent client experience from start to finish.
  
• Take ownership of case administration – open and manage files with precision, prepare documents, and keep records accurate , compliant, and up to date.
  
• Support vulnerable clients with care – assist with the management of financial affairs, ensuring matters are handled accurately, sensitively, and professionally.
  
• Keep legal work moving – draft correspondence, prepare supporting documentation, and carry out legal research to support day-to-day case progression.
  
• Keep communication flowing – liaise confidently with clients, third parties and colleagues to ensure queries, updates and next steps are handled promptly.
  
• Create a positive first impression – handle new client enquiries efficiently and warmly, ensuring every potential client receives a professional introduction to our services.
  

Requirements

• Organised and detail-oriented – you take pride in keeping correspondence,recordsand compliance processesaccurateandwell managed.
  
• Flexibility to travel - when required - this role requires access to a car when needed.
  
• A confident communicator – you build positive relationships with clients, colleagues and third parties through clear, professional and friendly communication.
  
• Proactive and motivated – you bring a can-do attitude, use your initiative and are happy to get stuck into a wide variety of tasks.
  
• Resourceful and solutions-focuse d – you can manage competing priorities, stay calm under pressure and keep work moving forward effectively.
  
• Strong IT skills – you’re confident using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel, and can pick up new systems quickly.
  
• Relevant experience or qualifications – a law degree or previous Court of Protection experience would be helpful, but isn’t essential.
  

What’s In It For You?

We’recommitted to creating a supportive,collaborative, and high-performing legal team.You’llbe joining colleagues who are not only legally excellent but also commercially astute and down-to-earth.We value trust,teamworkand excellence, and offer an environment where you can grow and succeed.

• A collaborative, friendly working environment with regular team connection days
  
• Generous annual leave (plus additional days with length of service)
  
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
  
• Life Assurance
  
• Pension Scheme
  
• Contributions to gym membership
  
• Career development and learning support
  

... and much more

At Redkite , we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcomeapplicants from all backgrounds, including gender, race,ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond to ensure all employees can thrive. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and helps us better serve our clients.