Childcare Paralegal (Hybrid)

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal employment agency in Wolverhampton is seeking a Childcare Paralegal to support solicitors with public law cases. The role involves drafting court applications, preparing documents, and managing a caseload of private law matters. Candidates should have experience in legal research and case management systems. This is a full-time temporary position requiring office attendance twice a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in public law cases is essential.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong drafting and legal research skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support solicitors on public law cases.
• Draft and file court documents.
• Liaise with third parties and prepare evidence.

Skills

Assisting solicitors

Drafting court applications

Legal research

Client care

Tools

IKEN case management systems

HMCTS Portal

Job description

Childcare Paralegal (Hybrid) needed in Wolverhampton, £25ph PAYE - Reference: 7069

• Assisting/Supporting solicitors on tasks on public law cases including taking instructions
• Drafting court applications and 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
• Case management systems (ideally IKEN) and IT systems inc HMCTS Portal
• Active involvement in client care and business development
• Able to attend the office twice a week

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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