Childcare/Adult social care Paralegal (Hybrid) ref 7207 7208

Essential Employment; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary staffing agency is seeking a Childcare Paralegal for a full-time hybrid role in Wolverhampton. You'll assist solicitors by drafting court applications, managing caseloads, and conducting legal research. Must be able to attend the office twice a week. Competitive pay at £25ph PAYE.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting solicitors with public law cases.
• Ability to draft legal documents and applications.
• Familiarity with legal research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors in public law cases.
• Draft necessary court documents.
• Manage a caseload of private law matters.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

Client care

Caseload management

Tools

IKEN case management system

HMCTS Portal

Job description

Overview

Childcare Paralegal (Hybrid) needed in Wolverhampton, £25ph PAYE - Reference: 7207 7208

Responsibilities

• Assisting/Supporting solicitors on tasks on public law cases including taking instructions
• Drafting court applications and pleadings
• Preparing and reviewing documents, statements and orders for the purpose of court proceedings
• Liaising with 3rd party agencies to obtain evidence
• Filing and serving documents
• Providing advice where necessary
• Undertaking legal research
• Instructing Counsel and negotiating fees
• Preparing Bundles
• Independently holding a caseload of private law matters and requests for information
• Case management systems (ideally IKEN) and IT systems inc HMCTS Portal
• Active involvement in client care and business development
• Able to attend the office twice a week

Role Type

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

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