We are proud to be partnering with a Local Authority in South Wales, who are looking to appoint a Paralegal into their Childcare team on an initial 3-month locum basis.

This will be a full-time position based in South Wales, with hybrid working (2/3 days home working), offering an hourly rate of circa £23 p/hour UMB.

The ideal candidate will have extensive administrative skills and ideally have experience working within the education sector.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the delivery of legal and case management support for the organisation’s Childcare department

• Attending court with counsel in child protection cases

• Redacting documents

• Preparing court evidence bundles under the supervision of child protection solicitors

• Drafting documentation including court papers, letters, reports and statements

Experience required:

• Law degree essential

• Previous experience supporting a Childcare team is highly desirable

• Local Government experience essential

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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