Law Clerk


Company:	Ceredigion County Council
Salary:	£26,403 - £27,694
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Penmorfa, SA46 0PA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Aug 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.

We are looking for a “can do” law clerk to provide support and assist the Legal Services team, based predominantly within the child/adult care team, although you may be expected to support other members of the team on occasion.

You are a team player who is able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, and also to work on your own initiative. You will be organised and able to prioritise your workload after receiving training in respect of the Family Court process. You are expected to obtain disclosure in family law cases, redact documents and upload them to a Court based portal. Confidentiality is absolutely critical as well is a “keen eye” for redacting documents.

You will be expected to attend court on occasions to sit behind Barristers and provide a report to the Solicitor with conduct of the case.

You will need experience in dealing with professionals, using computerised systems and experience of working in an office environment. Legal experience would be advantageous.

In return, we can offer you a small and friendly team, with support and training where necessary. You will receive 27 days annual leave, plus public holidays as well as flexi time and a generous pension scheme.

You will become a pivotal member of the team to ensure compliance with Court Directions.

Job Description and Person Specification [https://hreforms.ceredigion.gov.uk/ufs/jdps/REQ106832.pdf]

Team Ceredigion Information Pack [https://pack.careers.ceredigion.gov.uk/]

Please contact Alison Evans on 01545 570881 or by email at Alison.Evans2@Ceredigion.gov.uk

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

For more details regarding this vacancy, please refer to the full job description on the Ceredigion County Council careers website.

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