Paralegal (Childcare)

Pathfinder Legal Services Ltd; Centre Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated legal professional to join their team. This role involves assisting lawyers in delivering high-quality legal services to public sector clients, focusing on children's social care. You will manage a diverse caseload, ensuring compliance with legal duties and providing essential support in court preparations. The company promotes a balanced work/life ratio through flexible and hybrid working arrangements, making it an ideal opportunity for those seeking a fulfilling career in law. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Local Government Pensions Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Family Friendly policies

Employee Assistance Program

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in legal practice, especially in social care law.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction and court representation.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers in providing legal services to public sector clients.
• Manage a caseload of children's social care matters.

Skills

Legal Research

Client Management

Case Preparation

Risk Assessment

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Legal Software

Job description

25 April 2025 | Category Latest Vacancies

Location – Working on a hybrid remote basis from our Huntingdon office (although travel to other offices may be required)

Contract Type – Permanent- Full Time (37 hours)

Salary Range – £30,165 – £34,225 DOE

Main Accountabilities

• To assist a team of Lawyers in the provision of a professional legal service to a range of public sector and not for profit clients regarding their social care functions, ensuring awareness of and compliance with legal duties within client organisations and protecting their best interests.
• To manage a case load comprising mainly of children’s social care matters and private law Children Act matters.
• To provide support to Lawyers in the preparation of cases in courts and tribunals, mainly relating to children’s social care.
• To ensure the effective identification and awareness of risks associated with the relevant areas of legal practice.
• To provide support to Lawyers and act as a point of contract on a variety of cases, to include taking instructions and giving advice, carrying out research, preparing applications, drafting documents and correspondence, commissioning and instructing expert witnesses, liaising with witnesses, attending meetings and providing advice and representation in courts or tribunals
  
  

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Pathfinder Legal Benefits

• Local Government Pensions Scheme – considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
• Flexible working arrangements – we offer flexible hours and hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio.
• Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements.
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program which helps supports employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues.
• A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 24 days, rising on 5 and 10 years service, plus public holidays. With the option to purchase more annual leave.
  
  

To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the Person Specification to [e-mail]. When applying, please quote reference ‘CHI-093’.

Closing date for applications: 19th May 2025 @ midday

Number of vacancies for the role: 2

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