Locum Childcare & Education Paralegal – Up to £25 per hour Umbrella – Predominantly Remote Working – West Midlands
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with an established Local Authority in the West Midlands who are recruiting for a Locum Childcare & Education Paralegal to join their department.
This is a full-time position however candidates with part-time availability may also be considered as long as candidates can work a minimum of 3 days per week.
The role is offered for an initial period of 3 months but with a likelihood of being extended based on workload. This is a predominantly remote position however occasional office presence will be required.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within Local Government as a Legal Executive, Paralegal or Legal Assistant. This position covers both the Childcare and Education teams so Paralegals with experience in either or both areas would be desirable.
Duties may include:
- Providing legal support to one or more Solicitors across the Childcare and Education team
- Preparing bundles for hearings and circulating them to court and the relevant parties
- Drafting of case summaries, briefs to counsel and letters of instruction to experts
- Assisting with Education Law matters including school admission appeals
- Carrying out administrative support and preparation of welfare and Deprivation of Liberty authorisation cases in the Court of Protection
- Drafting C2, consent orders and all other applications via the courts portal system
- Diary maintenance of Solicitors and clients with court dates
- Obtaining disclosure from third parties, such as schools, police and hospitals
- Redacting of documents and carrying out disclosure
- Reviewing evidence, documents and Section 7 Reports
- Completing internal case lists for the progression of matters
For further information, please contact Connie Ross or Tom Hoult on 0121 616 0660, alternatively email midlandslegal@venngroup.com
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Locum Childcare & Education Paralegal – Up to £25 per hour Umbrella – Predominantly Remote Working – West Midlands