Locum Adult Social Care Paralegal

Venn Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Paralegal for a full-time role with a South West Local Authority. The position involves essential legal and administrative support within the social care framework, requiring prior experience and a commitment to providing quality legal support in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Prior adult social care experience is essential.
• Experience in local authority setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal, clerical and administrative support to the Social Care team.
• Case management concerning court of protection and deprivation of liberty matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare court applications.

Skills

Legal support

Case management

Legal research

Administrative tasks

Job description

Locum Adult Social Care Paralegal – South West Local Authority – 3 months + - £20-£25 Umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adult Social Care Paralegal to join a South West Local Authority on an interim basis.

This is a full-time position, offered for an initial term of 3 months, and is to start within the next 4 weeks. The role is predominantly office-based, with attendance required at weekly meetings which are held on-site at Council offices in the South West.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Provide legal, clerical and administrative support to the Social Care team of Solicitors and Fee Earners
• Undertake a variety of Adult protection related activities under the designation of the Solicitors
• Case management, concerning court of protection and deprivation of liberty matters
• Day to day liaisons with Social Care teams, courts, external partners, private practitioners and other bodies
• Legal research using primary and secondary sources and presented findings and conclusions
• Collating evidence, preparing court applications and continuing the document management of court cases
• Administrative tasks such as preparing bundles, updating and delivering them to court and parties
• Attended remote hearings with Counsel as and when required

Prior adult social care experience is essential for this role. Candidates with experience of working in a local authority setting are welcomed, however the client will also consider candidates transitioning from a private sector background.

An hourly umbrella rate of between £20-£25 umbrella D.O.E is offered for this position.

For more information, please contactRichard Szabo, Charlotte Foley or Michael Attwoodon07441 916389. Alternatively, [e-mail] a recent CV and we will be in touch to discuss.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.