Childcare Paralegal (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An employment agency is seeking a Childcare Paralegal for a temporary full-time position in Wolverhampton. The role involves assisting solicitors with public law cases, drafting legal documents, and independently managing a caseload of private law matters. Ideal candidates will have experience in legal research, document drafting, and client care while being able to work in an office environment for part of the week.

Qualifications

• Assisting/supporting solicitors on public law cases.
• Independently managing a caseload of private law matters.
• Experience in liaising with 3rd party agencies.

Responsibilities

• Drafting court applications and pleadings.
• Preparing and reviewing documents for court proceedings.
• Conducting legal research and advising as necessary.

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Client care

Negotiation

Tools

Case management systems (IKEN)

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 [e-mail] 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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