Legal Assistant / Senior Paralegal - Facilities & Environment

The Sunrise Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency seeks a Senior Paralegal to support childcare solicitors in Colwyn Bay. Responsibilities include preparing legal bundles, uploading documents to the court, and liaising with various stakeholders. Key skills include knowledge of the PLO process and IT proficiency. Experience in local authority childcare work is advantageous. Attendance at the office is desirable, and knowledge of the Welsh language is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in local authority childcare work, including private law, is advantageous.
• Attendance at the Colwyn Bay office is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bundles for care proceedings within the IKEN case management system.
• Upload documents to the court portal.
• Chase social workers and liaise with other solicitors, police, and courts.

Skills

Knowledge of PLO process

Minute-taking skills

Proficiency in IT

Diary management

Welsh language and culture knowledge

Tools

IKEN case management system

Job description

This is a legal assistant senior paralegal role based on Conwy Council, with offices in a modern building in Colwyn Bay.

We are seeking a candidate who can support three childcare solicitors by:

1. Preparing bundles for care proceedings within the IKEN case management system
2. Uploading documents to the court portal
3. Chasing social workers and liaising with other solicitors, police, and courts

Requirements include knowledge of the PLO process, minute-taking skills, and proficiency in IT and diary management. Experience in local authority childcare work, including private law, is advantageous. Attendance at the Colwyn Bay office is desirable, along with knowledge of Welsh language and culture.

The role reports to the Manager of the team, courts, and social services, with a focus on supporting team members in their work.