Childcare Paralegal

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Childcare Paralegal to join their dynamic legal team in Reading. This role offers the chance to support solicitors in care proceedings, draft essential legal documents, and engage with various stakeholders. With a hybrid working model and flexible hours, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in childcare law. The successful candidate will benefit from competitive pay rates and the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment. If you're passionate about family law and eager to contribute to a vital sector, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong childcare legal experience, ideally within the public sector.
• Experience dealing with case matters on the Family Public Law Portal.

Responsibilities

• Support solicitors with care proceedings and drafting applications.
• Attend Advocates meetings and handle private matters related to adoption.

Skills

Childcare legal experience

Experience with Family Public Law Portal

Knowledge of Iken and Caselines

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a thriving local authority, based in Reading, which is seeking a childcare paralegal to join their legal team.

Role: Childcare Paralegal

Umbrella Rate: £20-£25ph

PAYE Rate (Inc. Hol): £17.98 - £22.32ph

Contract Length: Three-month rolling contract

Location: Reading - hybrid (office attendance once per week)

Key Responsibilities of the Childcare Paralegal Role:

1. Support solicitors with care proceedings including drafting applications such as C110A, C2 Applications, Consent forms, Letters of Instruction, Briefs to Counsel, liaising with SW, experts, and other parties.
2. Attend Advocates meetings and Pre-Hearing Discussions.
3. Handle private matters related to adoption, S.7, and S.37, with direct contact with SWs and courts regarding cases.

About You:

• Strong childcare legal experience, ideally within the public sector.
• Experience dealing with case matters on the Family Public Law Portal (FPL), Iken, and Caselines.
• Willingness to travel to Reading when required.

Benefits Included with the Childcare Paralegal Position:

• Weekly pay; the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible hours.

If this childcare paralegal role interests you or someone you know, please reach out to Hugh Barnes at 01772208969 or email [e-mail].

We also welcome referrals for this position, with a successful recommendation worth £250.