Childcare Paralegal
Posted 1 week ago by Sellick Partnership
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Childcare Paralegal role involves providing legal assistance and support within a public sector organization in the East Midlands. This position is initially for a 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension, and allows for remote working arrangements. The successful candidate will work closely with solicitors on various childcare matters, including drafting documents and maintaining diaries. Candidates with experience in private practice or the public sector are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing assistance and support as a paralegal to members of the legal services department and client
- Providing legal support to a team of Solicitors on a variety of child care matters
- Drafting documents and court applications
- Diary maintenance of solicitors and clients with deadlines and court dates
- Obtaining disclosure from third parties
- Redacting documents
- Preparing court bundles
Key Skills:
- Experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
- Knowledge of childcare law and legal procedures
- Strong drafting and document preparation skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective communication skills
Salary (Rate): £25.00 Hourly
City: East Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: Remote
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Detailed Description From Employer:
Childcare Paralegal
Salary: 25 per hour umbrella (Contract/Locum)
Location: East Midlands
Working: Remote
About the Childcare Paralegal Role:
Sellick Partnership are proud to be working a fantastic and expanding public sector organisation in the East Midlands who are looking to recruit a locum childcare paralegal or legal assistant on an initial 3-month basis. This may well be extended further.
Key Responsibilities of the Childcare Paralegal role:
- Providing assistance and support as a paralegal to members of the legal services department and client
- Providing legal support to a team of Solicitors on a variety of child care matters
- Drafting documents and court applications
- Diary maintenance of solicitors and clients with deadlines and court dates
- Obtaining disclosure from third parties
- Redacting documents
- Preparing court bundles
Benefits of the Childcare Paralegal role:
- Flexible working arrangements - offer flexible hours and remote working besides the first day of induction
We would be extremely interested in hearing from candidates with a private practice or public sector background.
How to apply for the Childcare Paralegal role:
To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Jennifer McPhail in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
