Childcare Paralegal

LAW Absolute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a Childcare Paralegal for an initial period of three months. The successful candidate will need to have previous experience within a childcare or family department and may be required to renew care orders, file documents, prepare bundles, and manage diaries for lawyers. This role is urgent and requires candidates to start soon, with pay set between £15 and £18 per hour, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a childcare or family department is essential.
• Ability to manage diaries efficiently.
• Experience in filing and serving documents.

Responsibilities

• Renew interim care orders and supervision orders.
• File and serve documents accurately.
• Prepare bundles for court hearings.
• Support lawyers within the team.

Skills

Experience in local authority childcare team

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Job description

A local authority based in London is seeking a Childcare Paralegal for an initial period of three months.

The successful Childcare Paralegal will ideally have previously worked for a local authority childcare team, or have worked in a busy public family department in the private sector.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Renewing interim care orders and interim supervision orders
• Filing and serving documents
• Preparing bundles
• Supporting lawyers within the team
• Diary management

Previous experience working within a childcare or family department is essential.

The role is to start as soon as possible. Pay rate for the role is £15-18 PAYE per hour.

Due to the urgent nature of the role, we are only able to consider candidates available on no more than 2 weeks’ notice.

To register an interest in the position, please send an updated CV to [e-mail]