Locum Childcare Paralegal

Locum Childcare Paralegal – Up to £25 per hour Umbrella – Hybrid working - Leicestershire

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with an established Local Authority in Leicestershire who are recruiting for a Locum Childcare Paralegal to join their department.

Position: Locum Childcare Paralegal

Organisation: Leicestershire based Local Authority

Duration: 3 months initial contract with the likelihood of extension thereafter

Working Pattern: Full time ideally, however part time candidates with the relevant experience may also be considered

Working Arrangement: Hybrid working – occasional office attendance (IT collection on the first day & return on end date)

Hourly Rate: up to £25 per hour Umbrella

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Paralegal to become part of a forward thinking, proactive Local Authority.  The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within Local Government specialising in Childcare Law.

Duties may include:

•             Assisting Solicitors on a variety of Childcare matters

•             Handling care applications to include c110 and c2 applications

•             Covering pre-proceedings, private law and discharge of care applications

•             Drafting consent orders and all other applications via the courts portal system

•             Preparing bundles for Court and drafted court orders and dealing with private law matters to include section 7 and section 37 cases

•             Drafting of case summaries, briefs to counsel and letters of instruction to experts

•             Redacting of documents and carrying out disclosure

•             Making expert enquiries or obtaining Counsel for hearings and attending meetings and minute taking

•             Completing internal case lists for the progression of matters

If this role is of interest, please apply online or call Emily Taylor or Connie Ross on for further information.

Job Reference: J81580

Locum Childcare Paralegal – Up to £25 per hour Umbrella – Hybrid Working – Leicestershire

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.