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Paralegal

Job Description

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority, based in the East Midlands, who are seeking a Paralegal to join their Childcare Legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Childcare Paralegal to build upon their Local Authority experience.

ROLE: Paralegal - Childcare Team
LOCATION: East Midlands, remote working
CONTRACT: 3 months ongoing
RATE: Up to £14 - £15ph Umbrella

The Role:

  • To provide administrative and clerical support to the Childcare Legal Services team
  • To maintain and update case management systems and update department case lists
  • To enter all legal posts in the log and issue appropriate acknowledgement letters
  • To undertake duties (where able to do so) such as scanning, printing, photocopying

The Person:

  • Someone with experience of child protection matters at local authority level
  • Someone who has experience of supporting solicitors with care proceedings and is familiar with the paperwork and construction of court bundles etc.
  • It is essential to have strong administrative skills; be a strong communicator and experience of using a Court Portal
  • Ideally someone who has experience of Public Law Outlines

If this sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.