Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a Local Authority, based in the South West of England, which is in need of a keen Paralegal to join their Adult Social Care legal team. Please find below details of the position:
Role: Adult Social Care Paralegal
Location: South West, hybrid working
Contract Length: 4 months rolling
Rate: £15-£16ph
The duties involved in the Adult Social Care Paralegal role:
- Assist a team of Solicitors and other paralegals with Adult Social Care cases
- The role will involve handling Court of Protection cases, S21A cases, Mental Health cases and any other matters brought to the council's Adult Social care legal team
- Perform any duties necessary in order to facilitate the successful running of the team
The Person:
- Someone with 12 months of experience as a Paralegal, ideally within an Adult Social Care Legal team
- To have completed a Law Degree/CILEx Level 6 or Legal Practice Course
- Any Local Authority or judicial review legal experience would be highly advantageous but not essential. The manager will consider candidates who have worked in private practices as long as they are experienced with the Court of Protection paperwork
The benefits to the Adult Social Care Paralegal role:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Weekly payroll
- Hybrid working
If this Adult Social Care Paralegal vacancy sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
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