This role is working within the Regulatory Social Care & Governance Team we generally act for Local Authorities, providing support to help their Legal Team deal with Child Care casework, Adult Social Care casework, SEN Tribunal casework, often running their cases from beginning to end. As a Paralegal you will provide case handling and administrative support to the case handlers within the team.
* Assist the case handlers within the team with their caseloads of social care and education cases
* Respond promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and courts with and without supervision
* Perform case handling and administrative tasks such as opening and closing files, sorting incoming and outgoing mail, dealing with routine documentation etc.
* Assist with the progression of files and updating clients
* Assist with the compiling of marketing and business development literature
* Complete MI procedures as and when required
* Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
* Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KIPS are adhered to
* Comply with relevant policies and procedures
* Work in accordance with Weightmans' values
* You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. Previous paralegal experience is preferred.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Excellent attention to detail and concentration
* Excellent collaborative and team working skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent IT skills
* Ability to work to deadlines and targets
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
* Flexible approach
If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.
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