Job Description
Service Care Solutions is working alongside a thriving local authority, based in Reading, which is seeking a childcare paralegal to join their legal team.
ROLE: Childcare Paralegal
RATE: £20-£25ph umbrella. The rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
CONTRACT LENGTH: Three-month rolling contract
LOCATION: Reading - hybrid (office attendance once per week).
Key Responsibilities Of The Childcare Paralegal Role:
1. Support solicitors with care proceedings including drafting applications - C110A, C2 Applications, Consent forms, Letters of Instruction, Briefs to Counsel, liaising with SW, experts and other parties.
2. Attending Advocates meeting and Pre-Hearing Discussions.
3. Dealing with private matters in relation to adoption, S.7 and s.37, have direct contact with the SWs and courts regarding the cases.
About You:
4. Strong childcare legal experience, ideally within the public sector.
5. Experience of dealing with case matters on the (FPL) Family Public Law Portal, Iken and Caselines.
6. Willingness to travel to Reading when required.
Benefits Included With The Childcare Paralegal Position:
7. Weekly pay.
8. Hybrid working.
9. Flexible hours.
If this childcare paralegal role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.