Adult Social Care Paralegal

Service Care Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected local authority in the Midlands seeks an Adult Social Care Paralegal for a temporary role. The position requires managing a caseload, preparing court documents, and providing legal advice. Experience in local government legal services is essential, along with the ability to work independently. The job offers a hybrid working model, with office attendance twice a week, and competitive pay based on experience.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in social care law is crucial.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to attend the office twice a week.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Re X Community DoLS.
• Prepare and review court documents and statements.
• Provide legal advice as needed.

Skills

Local government legal services experience

Caseload management

Legal document preparation

Strong communication skills

Tools

IKEN

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a respected Local Authority in the West Midlands for an experienced Adult Social Care Paralegal to join their legal team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a busy, supportive environment while making a real impact in adult social care law.

Role

Adult Social Care Paralegal

Details

• Length: 3 months ongoing
• Umbrella Rate: £20-£25ph
• PAYE Inc. Rate: £17.98 - £22.32ph
• Location: Hybrid working model (office attendance twice a week)

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of Re X Community DoLS.
• Prepare and review court documents, statements, and orders.
• Provide clear legal advice where required.
• Support solicitors with s21A and s16.
• Use case management systems (ideally IKEN) and other IT platforms confidently.

Requirements

• Previous experience in local government legal services within a social care team.
• Proven ability to handle a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Availability to attend the office twice weekly.

Benefits

• Weekly pay – rate offered is dependent on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.
• Hybrid working.

Application

If this Adult Social Care Paralegal position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

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