Childcare Paralegal

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Childcare Paralegal to join a Local Authority in the West Midlands. This full-time temporary position requires office attendance twice a week and offers an hourly rate of approximately £25. Key responsibilities include supporting legal advice, drafting court applications, and managing legal documentation. Candidates should have relevant local government experience and expertise in childcare law.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in local government setting.
• Knowledge of childcare law.

Responsibilities

• Support childcare legal advice.
• Draft court applications.
• Prepare documents for court proceedings.
• Liaise with third-party agencies.
• File and serve documents.
• Provide legal advice.
• Conduct legal research.
• Instruct Counsel.
• Prepare bundles.
• Hold a caseload of private law matters.

Skills

Experience in Local Government

Childcare law expertise

Job description

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Base pay range

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Specialist Legal & Governance Recruiter covering locum, permanent and fixed-term contracts | 0117-303 5102 | kjohal@jarsolutions

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority body based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Childcare Paralegal to join their growing team on a 3 month minimum contract.

This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of circa £25.00/hour via an Umbrella company (negotiable) and the start date is subject to notice. Office presence is required 2x per week.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the provisions of childcare legal advice
• Drafting court applications and routine 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

Requirements:

• Experience required in Local Government
• Experience within Childcare law

Rewards and Benefits:

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, flexible start/finish times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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