Family Childcare Legal Assistant
4 days ago
Telford
Family Law (Childcare) Legal Assistant Location: Telford, Shropshire Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Full-time | Permanent A well-established and respected Shropshire law firm is seeking a motivated and reliable Legal Assistant to join its busy Family Law (Childcare) department. This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside the Head of Department on a varied and meaningful caseload involving public and private children matters. The role offers genuine, long-term progression for the right candidate, including the opportunity to be considered for a future training contract. The Role You will provide hands-on support in a fast-paced childcare team dealing with sensitive and rewarding work, including care proceedings, PLO matters, and private children disputes. You will be involved in: • Assisting with care proceedings and public law children matters, • Preparing court bundles and legal documentation, • Drafting correspondence and statements, • Liaising with clients, counsel, courts, local authorities and experts, • Managing diaries, files and key deadlines, • Attending court with the fee earner where required About You We are looking for someone who is: • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, • Professional, empathetic and confident dealing with vulnerable clients, • Able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines, • Interested in pursuing a career in law, particularly family/childcare law, • Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems, • Previous legal assistant/paralegal experience is desirable but not essential Whats On Offer • Direct mentoring from the Head of Department, • Exposure to complex and meaningful childcare cases, • A supportive and friendly working environment, • Real career progression opportunities, • The potential for a future training contract for the right candidate, • Competitive salary This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a legal career within a respected firm where hard work and commitment are recognised and rewarded