Adult Social Care Paralegal

Service Care Solutions; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Local Authority in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Paralegal to join their legal team on a temporary basis. This role involves managing caseloads, preparing court documents, and providing legal advice. The ideal candidate will have experience in local government legal services and the ability to work independently. The position offers hybrid working conditions with flexible hours.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of Re X Community DoLS.
• Prepare and review court documents, statements, and orders.
• Provide clear legal advice where required.

Skills

Experience in local government legal services

Ability to manage a varied caseload

Use of case management systems

Tools

IKEN

Job description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a respected Local Authority, based in the West Midlands, which is seeking 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

Length

3 months ongoing

Umbrella Rate

£25 - 30ph

PAYE Inc. Rate

£22.32 - £26.71ph

Location

Wolverhampton - Hybrid working model (MUST be able to attend the office twice a week)

Key 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 16.
• Use case management systems (ideally IKEN) and other IT platforms confidently.

Requirements

• Previous experience in local government legal services within a social care team is ESSENTIAL.
• 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.

If this Adult Social Care Paralegal position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to 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.