Care Secretary - Legal Aid

Role: Care Secretary - Legal AidLocation: Leeds, West YorkshireSalary: £26,000 - £28,000Contract: Full time, permanent, hybridWe are pleased to be assisting a progressive and well-established law firm in the recruitment of a Care Legal Secretary to join its specialist childcare department in Leeds. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with an experienced care solicitor within a practice that genuinely prioritises client care, collaboration and achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families. The firm offers a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to the childcare team, helping to ensure files are progressed efficiently and clients receive a professional and compassionate service. The role requires discretion, strong organisational skills and the ability to deal confidently with sensitive matters. You will be involved in supporting fee earners throughout care proceedings, liaising with a range of professionals and ensuring case management systems are accurately maintained.

• Drafting and preparing legal documentation, including court papers, correspondence and attendance notes
• Preparing and submitting legal aid applications
• Opening, updating and maintaining files via the case management system
• Managing incoming calls and responding to client queries with empathy and professionalism
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and third parties to coordinate meetings and appointments
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and email correspondence
• Using digital dictation systems to produce documentation
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures
• Recording time entries to assist with billing processes
• Preparing court bundles
• Providing wider administrative support across the team when required
• Keeping expert registers up to date
• Offering holiday or absence cover for other secretarial colleagues

You will have previous experience within a childcare or care law team, or in a comparable legal support role. A confident and professional telephone manner is essential, alongside strong communication and typing skills, including experience using digital dictation software. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, capable of managing competing priorities and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. A proactive approach and willingness to assist the wider team are key attributes for success in this role.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working available following completion of probation
• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, with additional entitlement for long service
• An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday
• Life administration leave
• Health and wellbeing support scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension provision
• Regular social events and team activities

About CRA ConsultingWe are a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, dedicated to matching talented legal professionals with leading practices across the UK. Our clients range from high-street firms to major regional and national practices, and we support candidates at every stage of their legal career.CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.

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