Childcare Paralegal
Posted 1 week ago by Spencer Clarke Group
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The Childcare Paralegal role involves providing legal support within a London Borough Council, focusing on sensitive childcare cases. The position requires a motivated individual to assist solicitors with documentation, liaise with various stakeholders, and ensure excellence in safeguarding matters. This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement and is part of a supportive professional environment. The contract is initially set for 3-6 months, with a negotiable hourly rate based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist solicitors with the preparation of court bundles, statements, and other legal documentation for childcare proceedings.
- Liaise with courts, counsel, external solicitors, and other agencies to progress cases efficiently.
- Undertake legal research and draft documents under supervision.
- Attend court and tribunal hearings alongside fee earners or counsel when required.
- Support on high-profile and complex safeguarding matters.
- Manage communications and case-related administration in line with council policies.
Key Skills:
- Experience working in a legal environment, ideally within childcare, family, or safeguarding law.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work sensitively on cases involving vulnerable individuals.
- Proficient in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
Salary (Rate): £35.00 Hourly
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Detailed Description From Employer:
Childcare Paralegal
Rate: 25- 35 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract
London Borough Council
Flexible Hybrid Working
We are actively seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Childcare Paralegal to join a well-respected London Borough Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive and professional environment, providing legal support on sensitive and high-profile childcare cases. You will play a key role in supporting solicitors, preparing court documents, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring our service continues to deliver excellence in safeguarding and child protection matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist solicitors with the preparation of court bundles, statements, and other legal documentation for childcare proceedings.
- Liaise with courts, counsel, external solicitors, and other agencies to progress cases efficiently.
- Undertake legal research and draft documents under supervision.
- Attend court and tribunal hearings alongside fee earners or counsel when required.
- Support on high-profile and complex safeguarding matters.
- Manage communications and case-related administration in line with council policies.
Key Requirements
- Experience working in a legal environment, ideally within childcare, family, or safeguarding law.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work sensitively on cases involving vulnerable individuals.
- Proficient in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
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