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Childcare Paralegal
Posted 2 days ago by Sellick Partnership
£35 Per hour
Undetermined
Remote
North West England
Summary: The role of Childcare Paralegal involves providing legal support within a Local Authority's Legal Team on a fully remote, temporary basis. The position requires recent experience in children's law, particularly in public law childcare matters, to assist solicitors with a caseload of childcare issues. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and capable of managing competing priorities in a remote environment. This opportunity is designed for individuals looking to make an immediate impact in a supportive legal team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting Solicitors with a caseload of childcare matters
- Requesting disclosure and collating relevant case documentation
- Liaising with external parties to obtain evidence and court documents
- Attending meetings and taking accurate minutes
- Providing high-quality administrative and legal support to the wider team
Key Skills:
- Previous experience working as a Paralegal, ideally within a local authority setting
- Recent experience within childcare/public law matters
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities within a remote working environment
Salary (Rate): £35 per hour
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Role: Childcare Paralegal - Legal Team (Remote, Temporary)
Location: North West England (Remote)
Contract: Temporary - Initial 3 Months
Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced Childcare Paralegal to join a busy Legal Team within a Local Authority in North West England on a fully remote, temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual with recent children's law experience, ideally within public law childcare matters, to join a supportive legal team and make an immediate impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting Solicitors with a caseload of childcare matters
- Requesting disclosure and collating relevant case documentation
- Liaising with external parties to obtain evidence and court documents
- Attending meetings and taking accurate minutes
- Providing high-quality administrative and legal support to the wider team
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Paralegal, ideally within a local authority setting
- Recent experience within childcare/public law matters
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities within a remote working environment
We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Natalie Delaney in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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