Locum Childcare Legal Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Office attendance

Job summary

Venn Group is recruiting a Locum Childcare Legal Assistant for a Midlands-based local authority. The position is initially 3-6 months, predominantly remote with in-person attendance once a fortnight. IT collection will be in person at the start.

The ideal candidate has experience as a Childcare Paralegal or Legal Assistant, preferably in a Local Authority setting. The role involves assisting with time-sensitive court matters, invoicing, file opening, meetings, client liaison, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Experience as a Childcare Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• Preferably in a Local Authority setting.
• Locum/temporary role experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team with time-sensitive court matters (e.g. bundling).
• Assist with invoicing processes and opening files on the case management system.
• Arrange meetings and make telephone calls.
• Act as a point of contact for client departments.
• Monitor the general inbox and allocate matters to the relevant lawyers.
• Liaise with the court and other professionals.
• Keep diaries up to date and track 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.

• 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.

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)