Locum Childcare Legal Assistant

Venn Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group’s specialist legal team is recruiting a Locum Childcare Legal Assistant to join a Midlands-based local authority. The role is 3–6 months, rolling, full-time and predominantly remote with attendance in the office once a fortnight. Initial IT onboarding will be in person.

Ideal candidates have experience as a Childcare Paralegal or Legal Assistant in a Local Authority setting. Duties include assisting with time-sensitive court matters, invoicing, opening files on the case management

Qualifications

• Experience as a Childcare Paralegal or Legal Assistant, preferably in a Local Authority setting.
• Duties include supporting court processes, invoicing, and file management.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with time-sensitive court matters (e.g. bundling).
• Assisting invoicing processes and opening files on the case management system.
• Arranging meetings and telephone calls.
• Being a point of contact for client departments.
• Liaising with court and other professionals.
• Keeping diaries and monitoring legislation changes.

Skills

Childcare Paralegal

Legal Assistant

Job description

Locum Childcare Legal Assistant – Midlands – 3-6 months + – Predominantly Remote – Up to £30 per hour (Umbrella)

Venn group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Childcare Legal Assistant join a reputable Midlands based local authority.

This is a Locum position, on an initial 3–6 month basis, with a rolling contract. The role will be full-time, predominantly remote working, with once-a-fortnight attendance in office. Initial IT collection will also be in person. Ideal Candidate Requirements: Experience working as a Childcare Paralegal or Legal Assistant, preferably in a Local Authority setting.

Duties and responsibilities for this post may include :

• Assisting theTeam with time sensitive court matters (e.g. bundling)
• Assisting withinvoicing processes and opening files on the case management system
• Arrangingmeetings and makingtelephone calls
• Being a point of contact for the client departments
• Monitoring the general inbox and allocatingmatters or queries to the relevant lawyers
• Liaising with the court and other professionals
• Keeping diaries regularly and efficiently
• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships, both with clients and other members of staff.

For any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Sam Cox or Connie Ross on 07441 916435.

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.

Job reference: J98354

Locum Childcare Legal Assistant – Midlands – initial 3-6 months + – Predominantly Remote – Up to £30 per hour (Umbrella)