Childcare Paralegal

Posted 10 August 2025
Salary 37.75
LocationLambeth SE1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Legal / Security / Law
ReferenceRQ1581269

Job description

1-2 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose
  • To assist in delivering an efficient and effective legal service to the Council by providing high-quality paralegal support to lawyers and the legal team. To undertake routine legal work under the supervision of the Senior Lawyer, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

Key Duties/Accountabilities
  • Draft, review, and prepare legal documents and correspondence.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare briefing notes for lawyers.
  • Maintain accurate case files and ensure proper document management.
  • Handle routine legal matters under supervision.
  • Attend court hearings, take notes, and instruct counsel as required.
  • Liaise with witnesses, experts, and external parties.
  • Assist with the scheduling and organisation of team meetings.
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of Lexcel procedures.
  • Contribute to the development of best practices within the legal team.
Essential Experience Required
  • Proven experience in a legal support, paralegal, or similar role.
  • Experience working within a local authority or public sector legal environment.
Essential Qualification Required
  • Law degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
  • Paralegal qualification (e.g., CILEx Level 3/Level 6) or equivalent experience.
Additional Information
  • Working hours: 35 hours per week.
  • DBS is required.
  • The role closes on 13th August 2025, apply ASAP.


Requirements

Requirements
  • Proven experience in a legal support, paralegal, or similar role.
  • Experience working within a local authority or public sector legal environment.
  • Law degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
  • Paralegal qualification (e.g., CILEx Level 3/Level 6) or equivalent experience.
  • DBS is required.