Paralegal - Court of Protection

CJCH Solicitors is a thriving, award-winning legal practice with offices in Cardiff, Barry, Bridgend and Blackwood.

The firm's Court of Protection department is seeking an experienced paralegal to join its thriving team. This is a rare opportunity to join the leading Court of Protection team in Wales.

The role is permanent, to commence as soon as possible.

Role requirements

Previous Court of Protection experience is desirable but not essential. The candidate should:

• Have a strong interest in human rights law, mental capacity law, medical based law, welfare law, or a passion for helping people who are unable to advocate for themselves;
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to be empathetic when working with vulnerable adults;
• Be organised and proactive to thrive in a busy department that works to tight court deadlines;
• Have excellent IT literacy and experience of legal case management systems;

Experience in legal aid is desirable.

Full training will be provided.

The role offers the opportunity for development to qualification for the right candidate.

Additional benefits

• Competitive salary and holiday package;
• Company mobile phone and laptop.

This is a full time and permanent role to commence as soon as possible with flexibility for working across CJCH's offices and from home.

Potential candidates should apply by submitting their CV and a covering letter.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted to be invited for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wales: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)
• United Kingdom (preferred)