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Childcare Legal Officer

Employer
LAW Absolute
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
£18.00 - £25.00 per hour
Closing date
15 Mar 2019
Reference
ZA/025218

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Practice area
Children law
Contract type
Locum/Contract
Hours
Full time
PQE
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years
Position
Paralegal
Sector
Public sector/Charities

Job Details

Our client, a local authority based in East London, are seeking  a Childcare Legal Officer for three months initially.

The successful Childcare Legal Officer will be required to undertake the following tasks:

  • Support the Lawyers in the legal department and provide legal solutions in the relevant areas of work.
  • Provide legal and administrative support across children’s and adults social care and safeguarding and education.
  • Support the lawyers with a caseload of legal work.
  • Conduct research, draft court pleadings, prepare bundles and take instructions from Counsel.  
  • Attend court with Counsel as and when required.

As this is a three month temporary contract it is essential that you are available on no more than two weeks’ notice.

Previous experience assisting a Childcare Legal Department as a Paralegal is essential. Public sector experience is desirable.

If you possess the relevant experience and can start within the required timeframe, please send your updated CV to Zoe Alex- zalex@lawabsolute.com

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Company

LAW Absolute is an independent, niche legal recruitment consultancy with a strong infrastructure and an impressive level of expertise. We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions and work without any of the restrictions which can be imposed by major holding companies.

Teamwork is paramount. Every individual and organisation with whom we work benefits from the combined knowledge, hard work and energy of our experienced consultants.

The level of experience and expertise offered by our team of consultants is exceptional and our aim is to provide all candidates and clients with a truly consultative, efficient and results oriented service.

Our culture is one of transparency, integrity and honesty. We are proud to offer an utterly trustworthy, reliable and diligent service.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7092 8000
Location
4th Floor Queens House
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
London
WC2A 3LJ
United Kingdom

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