Childcare Paralegal

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a thriving local authority, based in Reading, which is seeking a childcare paralegal to join their legal team.

Role: Childcare Paralegal

Umbrella Rate: £20-£25ph

PAYE Rate (Inc. Hol): £17.98 – £22.32ph

Contract Length: Three-month rolling contract

Location: Reading – hybrid (office attendance once per week)

Key Responsibilities of the Childcare Paralegal Role:

1. Support solicitors with care proceedings including drafting applications such as C110A, C2 Applications, Consent forms, Letters of Instruction, Briefs to Counsel, liaising with SW, experts, and other parties.
2. Attend Advocates meetings and Pre-Hearing Discussions.
3. Handle private matters related to adoption, S.7, and S.37, with direct contact with SWs and courts regarding cases.

About You:

• Strong childcare legal experience, ideally within the public sector.
• Experience dealing with case matters on the Family Public Law Portal (FPL), Iken, and Caselines.
• Willingness to travel to Reading when required.

Benefits Included with the Childcare Paralegal Position:

• Weekly pay; the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible hours.

If this childcare paralegal role interests you or someone you know, please reach out to Hugh Barnes at 01772208969 or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, with a successful recommendation worth £250.

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