Legal Assistant Court of Protection

Redkite Solicitors; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-looking firm as a Legal Assistant in Cardiff, where you'll play a vital role in client service and casework. This full-time position offers the chance to support fee earners and manage financial affairs for vulnerable clients. You will thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment that values trust, boldness, and excellence. With opportunities for career development and a range of perks including generous annual leave and gym contributions, this role is perfect for motivated individuals looking to grow their legal careers.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Contributions to gym membership

Flexible working considerations

Career development

Redkite rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Degree-level education preferred with strong IT skills.
• Previous experience in Court of Protection work is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support legal matters and manage workloads for fee earners.
• Assist with legal work, including drafting and client liaison.
• Manage administrative processes and client enquiries.

Skills

IT Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Proactivity

Resourcefulness

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Location: Cardiff
Start Date: ASAP

Are you looking to start or grow your legal career in a role that keeps you right at the heart of client service and casework?

An interesting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join us in our Court of Protection department in our Cardiff office on a full-time permanent basis. The Legal Assistant will work closely with Fee Earners to support the day-to-day running of matters effectively and efficiently, improving client service and compliance where possible, attending clients in person in the office or at their home, and supporting the team to manage financial affairs for our vulnerable clients.

Redkite Solicitors prides itself on offering a broad range of legal services to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Our firm has been providing legal advice to individuals, families, and businesses in our communities since 1898. We are a forward-looking, expanding firm and are proud to be an employer of choice for around 250 staff members.

What will you be doing?

1. Support the organisation and progression of legal matters, helping fee earners manage workloads effectively, prioritise tasks, and deliver excellent client service, including managing financial affairs for our vulnerable clients.
2. Assist with day-to-day legal work, including drafting correspondence, conducting legal research, liaising directly with clients, and preparing supporting documentation.
3. Manage essential administrative processes, including file opening, document management, billing, and compliance checks.
4. Handle new client enquiries, ensuring potential clients receive a warm, efficient introduction to our services and follow-ups are handled promptly.

Who We're Looking For

• Ideally degree-level educated
• Ideally previous experience with Court of Protection work
• Strong IT skills
• Highly motivated and proactive
• Resourceful and solutions-focused
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong communication skills

What is in it for you?

We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing legal team. You’ll be joining colleagues who are not only legally excellent but also commercially astute and down-to-earth. We value trust, boldness, excellence, and teamwork, and we want you to thrive as part of that.

• 25 days annual leave entitlement
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Contributions to gym membership
• Flexible working considerations
• Career development
• Redkite rewards scheme

If you're interested in this role, please send your CV and covering letter to:

At Redkite, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants 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. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and helps us better serve our clients.