The Role
We are seeking a Paralegal to support two fee earners in our Nottingham office who specialise in Public Law Children matters and are accredited Children Law Specialists. The successful candidate will assist in managing a varied and often complex caseload, including High Court Applications, Care Proceedings, Rule 16.4 Appointments, and other publicly funded Children Law matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing and submitting Legal Aid applications (means, merits, and non‑means/non‑merits).
* Drafting applications, orders, and other legal documents.
* Liaising with opposing solicitors, experts, and other third parties.
* Working closely with solicitors to support and advise clients throughout court proceedings.
* Potentially managing a small caseload of PLO matters and providing preliminary advice to individuals involved in proceedings, including Special Guardianship Order (SGO) advice.
* Undertaking interim billing and submitting payment-on-account requests to the Legal Aid Agency.
* Carrying out administrative tasks such as downloading documents from the court’s online portal, uploading documents to the firm’s case management system, and distributing documents to fee earners and clients.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, the ability to remain calm under pressure and confidence in working to deadlines. Full training, supervision, and support will be provided; however, the following experience and skills would be advantageous:
* Familiarity with the Legal Aid Agency’s CCMS portal and the Public Law online portal.
* An understanding of public law children proceedings and the nature of work undertaken in this area.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to take client instructions, consider evidence, and draft documents under supervision.
* Experience drafting Part 25 applications and liaising with experts (preferred but not essential).
* Awareness of the Family Procedure Rules (helpful but not required).
* A genuine interest in the Children Act 1989 and child protection law.
We welcome applications from candidates who are already working as paralegals in this field, as well as from motivated individuals keen to develop expertise in children law. The role requires empathy, adaptability, and the ability to approach problems rationally and decisively. Please note that the position is not expected to involve advocacy at this stage.
Benefits
To mention a few of the benefits on offer:
* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase
* Pension
* Discounts on selected legal service
* Hybrid Working
Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
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