Locum Childcare Legal Assistant

Locum Childcare Legal Assistant – West Midlands – 3 Months+ - Remote Working – up to £20 per hour (Umbrella)

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with an established Local Authority in the West Midlands area who are recruiting for a Locum Childcare Legal Assistant to join their department.

This is a full-time position however candidates with part-time availability may also be considered. The role is offered for an initial period of 3 Months with the possibility of extension and will be worked on a fully remote basis for the foreseeable future.

This opportunity is suitable for a Paralegal or Legal Assistant with previous Childcare experience gained within Local Government.

Duties may include:

• Managing a busy and varied caseload of Childcare cases mainly focussing on care proceedings

• Assisting solicitors to progress directions in care proceedings matters

• Drafting applications – C2s, C110As, s.34 and Part 25 applications

• Preparing and drafting case summaries, position statements and briefs to Counsel

• Dealing with disclosure requests

• Drafting draft consent orders

• Reviewing evidence and documents

An hourly rate of between £15-20 per hour (Umbrella) is offered for this position.

For further information, please contact Emma Walker or Philippa Stoate 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.