Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority, based in the West Midlands, which is in need of a Paralegal to join their Childcare Legal team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant or Legal Officer interested in public sector work.

Please find below further details on the role:

ROLE: Childcare Paralegal
LOCATION: West Midlands, hybrid/remote working
CONTRACT: 3 months ongoing
RATE: £18ph - £21ph umbrella

The Role:

• To provide administrative and clerical support to the Childcare Legal team.
  
  This includes drafting all applications, threshold docs, arranging counsel, obtaining agency and other relevant evidence


• Handle your own caseload of s7/s37 private proceedings cases, while using Iken case management system


• To maintain and update case management system and update department case lists

The Person:

• Someone who has worked as a Childcare Paralegal for a minimum of 2 years


• Someone who has previously worked for a Local Authority in a Childcare Legal team


• Someone who is comfortable working independently in a remote setting

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.