About Us
Hutchinson Thomas Solicitors is a well-established, distinguished firm operating in Swansea and Neath since 2011. Our aim is to provide clients in the South Wales area with exceptional legal services using our attentive, responsible approach. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we are confident in providing ‘clear thinking’ advice to ensure the client’s trust throughout our service.
The Role
A Paralegal in a Childcare department supports solicitors with legal work relating to children and families, often involving sensitive matters such as care proceedings, safeguarding, and family law cases. The role involves assisting with the preparation and management of case files, drafting legal documents and court bundles, carrying out legal research, and liaising with clients, courts, and external professionals.
Paralegals play a key role in ensuring cases progress efficiently, maintaining accurate records, and supporting solicitors in delivering a high standard of client care in often complex and emotionally sensitive situations.
Responsibilities
- Support solicitors on childcare cases, assisting with progression from instruction to completion
- Draft legal documents, correspondence, and prepare court bundles
- Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy
- Maintain accurate case files and ensure deadlines and court requirements are met
- Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, and external agencies
- Assist with hearing preparation, including briefing counsel
- Monitor key dates and manage case progression effectively
- Record time and support billing in line with firm procedures
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Paralegal or similar legal role
- Proven experience drafting legal documents and supporting casework
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and court procedures (childcare experience desirable)
- Proficient in case management systems and Microsoft Office
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Confident communicator with strong attention to detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional, discreet, and able to handle sensitive information
What we can offer you
- Ongoing professional development and access to high-quality training
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- An additional day of annual leave to celebrate your birthday
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement through long service (up to an additional 5 days)
- Private Health Shield cash plan
- Company sick pay scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Clear and supported career progression pathways
- Recognition through structured loyalty awards
- Access to exclusive discounts with local businesses
- Complimentary and discounted in-house legal services
- Independent financial pension guidance
- Regular firm-wide events and monthly team gatherings with complimentary lunch
- Opportunities to contribute to meaningful charity and community initiatives
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Legal Secretary: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
