Childcare Paralegal

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Local Authority in Wales is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join their Childcare Legal Team on a temporary, remote basis. The role requires someone proactive, familiar with children's law, and capable of delivering essential support to the Solicitors. Key responsibilities include providing legal documentation support, liaising with external parties, and handling administrative tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paralegal, ideally within a similar setting.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities remotely.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to a team of Solicitors handling childcare matters.
• Requesting disclosure and gathering relevant case documentation.
• Liaising with external parties to chase evidence and court documents.
• Taking accurate minutes during meetings.
• Delivering high-quality administrative support to the legal team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Paralegal - Childcare Legal Team (Remote, Temporary)
Location: Wales (Remote)
Contract: Temporary - Initial 3 months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal to join a Local Authority in Wales on a remote, temporary basis.

We are seeking a proactive individual with recent children's law experience, ideally within public law, who is ready to take on a new and rewarding challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing support to a team of Solicitors handling childcare matters
• Requesting disclosure and gathering relevant case documentation
• Liaising with external parties to chase evidence and court documents
• Taking accurate minutes during meetings
• Delivering high-quality administrative support to the legal team

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Paralegal, ideally within a similar setting
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities remotely

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply without delay, as shortlisting will take place immediately.

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