Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority, based in the Somerset, which is in need of a Legal Assistant to join their Childcare Legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant or Legal Officer interested in public sector work.
ROLE: Childcare Legal Assistant
LOCATION: Somerset - hybrid
CONTRACT: 6 months ongoing
RATE: £15-£16ph
The Role:
* To provide administrative and clerical support to the Childcare Legal team. This includes drafting all applications, threshold docs, arranging counsel, obtaining agency and other relevant evidence
* Review all open files in respect of redaction of third party data and to ensure that casework files are updated with email correspondence.
* To maintain and update case management system and update department case lists
The Person:
* Someone who has worked as a Childcare Paralegal for a minimum of 6 months
* Ideally someone who has previously worked for a Local Authority in a Childcare Legal team and, ideally, has used the Iken system
* Someone who is comfortable working independently in a remote setting
Benefits:
* Hybrid working
* Weekly pay
* Flexible hours
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