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

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Childcare Paralegal for a hybrid role in Wolverhampton at £25per hour. The candidate will assist solicitors, draft court documents, and manage a caseload of private law cases. This is a full-time, temporary position requiring attendance at the office twice a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in public law cases required.
• Strong drafting skills essential.
• Knowledge of case management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors on public law tasks.
• Draft court applications and pleadings.
• Manage own caseload of private law matters.

Skills

Public law knowledge

Drafting court applications

Legal research

Client care

Negotiation

Tools

Case management systems (IKEN)

HMCTS Portal

Job description

Overview

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

• 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

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

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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