Adult Social Care Paralegal
Posted 2 weeks ago by Service Care Solutions
£20 Per hour
Inside
Remote
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Adult Social Care Paralegal role at a local authority in Greater Manchester offers an opportunity to join an expanding legal team, focusing on SEND experience. The position is fully remote and is initially a 3-month contract with potential for extension. The role involves legal research, drafting documents, and providing guidance on adult safeguarding and education matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake legal work including legal research and drafting of legal documents.
- Provide advice and guidance under supervision on adult safeguarding, education prosecutions, and related matters.
- Attend court/tribunal with fee earners and/or counsel as required.
Key Skills:
- Experience in SEND.
- Legal research and drafting skills.
- Ability to provide guidance on safeguarding and education matters.
- Strong communication skills.
Salary (Rate): £20.00/hr
City: Warrington
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a thrilling local authority based in Greater Manchester . They are looking for a Adult Social Care Paralegal to join their expanding legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to work amongst the legal experts and progress your career. Please find below further details with regards to the position. The right candidate will need to have experience in SEND. This role pays a competitive rate of: PAYE (Inc.Hol) - £13.73- £18.12 per hour Umbrella - £15-£20 per hour This role is on a fully remote basis and on a 3 month contract with potential to extend.
Responsibilities as a Adult Social Care Paralegal:
- To undertake other legal work as appropriate including legal research drafting of legal documents.
- To provide advice and guidance, where appropriate, under the supervision of the Legal Services, Manager, Senior Solicitor and/or solicitors from the Specialist Team, on adult’s safeguarding, education and associated matters, including, education prosecutions, criminal injuries, compensation and disclosure of information to third parties.
- To attend court / tribunal with fee earners and/or counsel as required.
Benefits: Fully remote Weekly pay Flexible hours We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.