Paralegal - Childcare

Novax Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join a Childcare Legal Team in Lambeth. The successful candidate will support lawyers in delivering a high-quality legal service. Ideal for those with strong organisational skills and previous experience in childcare law. The role offers a full-time contract with a pay rate of £30 P/H.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and supporting colleagues.
• Previous experience in childcare law or local authority legal team is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing an efficient and effective legal service.
• Conduct routine legal work under supervision.
• Attend court and instruct counsel as required.
• Support Principal and Senior Lawyers in team procedures.
• Carry out duties aligned with Council's policies and objectives.

Job description

Job Title: Paralegal - Childcare
Location: Lambeth
Contract Type: Full time - contract
Salary: £30 P/H

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join the Council's Childcare Legal Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our lawyers in delivering an efficient and effective legal service, ensuring that the Council's duties and objectives are met to the highest standards.

Main Purpose of the Role

• To assist in providing an efficient and effective legal service to the Council by supporting lawyers and the wider legal team.
• To conduct routine legal work under the supervision of the Senior Lawyer.
• To attend court and instruct counsel as required.
• To provide support to Principal and Senior Lawyers in administering team procedures, attending team meetings, and implementing Lexcel quality standards.
• To carry out duties in a proactive and enabling manner, aligned with the Council's policies and objectives.

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and supporting colleagues.
• Previous experience in childcare law, or within a local authority legal team, would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence to attend court.