The successful candidate will be joining a team of individuals with years of experience of helping families overcome various legal issues. The successful candidate will be a dedicated Child Care Paralegal working closely with the family law team to provide holistic advice to support the entire family, offering expertise across the whole range of public law childcare matters, from the most complex to the least.
Please note this is a fixed term contract (FTC) of 9 to 12 monthsfor Maternity Leave cover.
Role overview:
We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Paralegal to join our Child Care team supporting and managing a varied caseload. This is an excellent opportunity role for a proactive individual with an interest in child protection and care proceedings.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist solicitors with childcare and public law cases
- Prepare court documents, bundles, statements and correspondence
- Liaise with clients, social workers and other key stakeholders
- Conduct legal research and maintain accurate case files
- A degree in Law or a relevant field (LPC qualification is desirable but not essential).
- Previous experience as a paralegal or in a similar role, particularly within Child Care would be advantageous.
- Strong research and analytical skills with a focus on Child Care legal issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work with and support vulnerable clients
- A commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and professionalism.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Access to ongoing training and development programs.
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