Local Authority Childcare Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced Childcare Paralegal to join one of our long-standing local authority clients on an ongoing locum basis.

This is a fully remote opportunity to join an experienced and supportive legal team, providing essential paralegal support to lawyers managing a busy caseload of care proceedings.

Responsibilities will include:

Working closely with the local authority's childcare lawyers, you will provide day-to-day support across a varied caseload. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting lawyers with the management and progression of care proceedings.
• Supporting with pre-proceedings/PLO cases, including preparing and organising case documentation.
• Reviewing, collating and indexing evidence and court bundles.
• Preparing and drafting routine legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaising with social workers, professionals, counsel and other parties involved in cases.
• Assisting with case preparation for hearings and ensuring court deadlines are met.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and monitoring key dates.
• Providing general administrative and paralegal support to the childcare legal team.

Experience of pre-proceedings work would be advantageous.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for the role of a Local Authority Childcare Paralegal, please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester office for more information.

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