Senior Legal Officer / Paralegal - Children & Families
Location: Manchester
Rate: £16-£20 per hour
Contract: 3 months initially, with potential to extend
Hours: Full-time
Sector: Local Authority
CRA Consulting are currently recruiting for a Senior Legal Officer / Paralegal to join the Children & Families Legal team of a Manchester-based Local Authority on an initial 3-month locum contract, with the potential for extension.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Officer or Paralegal looking to secure a role within a busy Local Authority legal service, supporting the Council on a wide range of legal matters relating to children and families.
The successful candidate will work alongside Principal Lawyers, Senior Lawyers and the wider legal team, assisting with a varied caseload and providing legal support across both public and private law matters, including work taking place before and after proceedings.
Key responsibilities:
Managing and progressing an individual caseload of children and families legal work
Providing legal support and advice in relation to children and families matters
Assisting with public and private law proceedings
Preparing and drafting legal documentation, correspondence and case-related documents
Conducting legal research and keeping up to date with relevant legislation, regulations and guidance
Preparing briefs and instructions for advocates and external Counsel
Maintaining accurate and well-organised case files
Working closely with social workers, solicitors, Counsel, Courts and other external stakeholders
Supporting the wider Children & Families Legal team with complex and sensitive matters
Working to tight deadlines and ensuring compliance with relevant procedures and quality standards
Assisting with the general running and efficiency of the legal service
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous Local Authority legal experience
Experience working as a Paralegal, Legal Officer or in a similar legal support position
Experience within Children & Families / Childcare law
Knowledge of public and private law children proceedings...
Senior Legal Officer employer: CRA Consulting Careers
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