Adult Social Care Paralegal

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

Job summary

A respected local authority in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Paralegal for a temporary role. The position offers a hybrid working model with office attendance required twice a week. Key responsibilities include managing a caseload, preparing court documents, and providing legal advice. Ideal candidates will have experience in local government legal services and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

Weekly pay based on experience and interview performance

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Experience in local government legal services

Ability to manage a varied caseload

IT proficiency with case management systems

Job description

Overview

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

Role

Adult Social Care Paralegal

Contract

Length: 3 months ongoing

Rates

• Umbrella Rate: £20-£25ph
• PAYE Inc. Rate: £17.98 - £22.32ph

Location

Hybrid working model (office attendance 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 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.

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