Childcare Paralegal

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority body in the West Midlands is seeking a Childcare Paralegal for a full-time position with an hourly rate of approximately £25.00. The role involves supporting childcare legal advice, drafting court applications, and managing a caseload of private law matters. Candidates must have recent experience in Local Government and Childcare law. Office presence is required twice a week, with flexible working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience required in Local Government.
• Experience within Childcare law.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the provisions of childcare legal advice.
• Drafting court applications and routine pleadings.
• Preparing and reviewing documents for 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.

Job description

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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.

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