Job Details
Job reference REQ05446. Posted 18/05/2026. Closing 19/06/2026. Location Port Talbot Civic Centre. Salary £27,694 – £31,022 per annum. Contractual hours 37 per week. Contract type Full time.
Working Style
Mobile hybrid worker: flexible to work from home and from a variety of council workplaces.
Responsibilities
* Prepare witness statements for court proceedings.
* Instruction of experts and counsel.
* Draft court documents under supervision of safeguarding lawyers.
* File and serve court documents.
* Liaise with clients and witnesses regarding evidence and attendance at court proceedings.
* Maintain records and systems.
* Other duties and responsibilities as required by the team and within the capabilities of the postholder.
Qualifications
* Experience in child and adult social services work, including public law proceedings.
* Technical competence in the skills involved in the post.
* Understanding of the legal process and ability to work as part of a team.
* Competence in IT for word processing and communication, with good keyboard skills.
* Familiarity with IT‑based time recording, PDF handling and case management systems.
* Previous experience in child or adult public law.
* Substantial experience at a level involving responsibility for prioritising work and demonstrable ability to acquire new skills and knowledge (ideal).
* Law qualification.
Benefits
* Hybrid working and flexible working schemes.
* Competitive employee package with 15.3% employer pension contribution.
* Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (plus 8 bank holidays).
* Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure.
* Cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment.
* Salary sacrifice scheme for purchase of a new car through Tusker.
* Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
DBS requirements
* This post is not subject to a DBS check.
Welsh Language Requirements
Welsh language skills are not required.
Additional Information
Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or have been made redundant.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
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