Education & ASC Paralegal
Posted 2 weeks ago by James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
£20 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
North West, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role involves working as a Paralegal within the Education & Adult Social Care team for a Local Authority in the North West on a locum basis. The position is full-time, requiring immediate availability, and focuses on supporting legal professionals with various tasks related to court proceedings and client interactions. The role is offered at a rate of approximately £20 per hour through an umbrella company. Recent experience in a similar role is essential for applicants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting Lawyers and Solicitors in the team
- Preparing court documents and bundles for advocacy in the Court of Protection, SEN Tribunals, and other tribunals
- Assessing client statements
- Liaising with key stakeholders, including courts, counsel, and external stakeholders
Key Skills:
- Recent experience in a paralegal or legal support role
- Knowledge of court procedures and tribunal processes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
Salary (Rate): £20.00/hr
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
We are currently partnering with a Local Authority in the North West , who are recruiting for a Paralegal to join their Education & Adult Social Care team on an initial 3-month locum basis . This is a full-time position, offering a rate of circa £20 via an Umbrella company (can be negotiable dependent on experience) and they’re looking for someone to start as soon as possible.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Supporting Lawyers and Solicitors in the team
- Preparing court documents and bundles for advocacy in the Court of Protection, SEN Tribunals, and any other tribunals
- Assessing client statements
- Liaising with key stakeholders, including courts, counsel and external stakeholders
Working hours: 37 hours per week Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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