Childcare Paralegal

• Provide specialist support to Fee Earners across a broad range of public law children matters
• Assist with the preparation, filing and service of court documents including statements, chronologies, threshold documents, Scott Schedules, position statements and trial bundles
• Manage case timetables, tracking deadlines and ensuring compliance with all court orders and procedural requirements
• Draft attendance notes, instructions to counsel and experts and PLO correspondence
• Liaise regularly with vulnerable clients, local authorities, CAFCASS, Children’s Guardians, counsel and experts
• Collate and manage evidence, preparation of e-bundles, compliance with disclosure and data protection obligations
• Assist with Legal Aid funding applications and CCMS processes
• Maintain full file compliance in line with SRA and regulatory standards

• 1+ PQE
• Law degree, GDL, CILEX or equivalent qualification would be desirable
• Strong IT proficiency and experience using case management systems and e-bundling software
• Strong drafting and organisational skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and prepare accurate court documentation within a fast paced legal environment
• Confident communicating with vulnerable clients and multi-agency professionals
• Calm, empathetic and professional approach
• Commitment, resilience and a genuine desire to build a career in child protection law

Previous experience in family law, local authority work or legal aid matters

• Competitive starting salary dependent on experience
• Full training programme
• Structured career progression pathway towards qualification as a Child Care Solicitor
• Ongoing supervision, development support
• Potential future advancement towards Children Panel membership
• Pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement plus additional festive closure periods
• Access to employee discount schemes
• Supportive and friendly working culture with regular performance reviews
• Training opportunities