Adult Social Care Paralegal

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

Job summary

A respected Local Authority in Wolverhampton seeks an experienced Adult Social Care Paralegal for a 3-month temporary position. The role offers hybrid working, allowing for office attendance twice weekly. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, preparing court documents, and providing legal advice. Candidates must have prior experience in local government legal services and the ability to work independently.

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.
• Support solicitors with s21A and 16.
• Use case management systems and other IT platforms confidently.

Skills

Local government legal services experience

Ability to manage a caseload

Clear legal advice provision

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 Details

Position: 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.

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