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Care Paralegal – Leicester
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a national, Legal 500 law firm in Leicester. You will be joining a people-focused and progressive business that values work-life balance and career progression in equal measures.Â
Working within the Care team, you will assist with a variety of matters including adoption & fostering, child arrangement orders, child protection investigations and private family matters.Â
Benefits include:
Hybrid working arrangements so that you can balance work and home life, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and industry leading career development routes.
As a Paralegal in the Care team, your responsibilities will include:
- Provide administrative support, including case management tasks such as setting up files, conducting full conflict checks
- Coordinating with counsel & experts, obtaining cost quotes, timeframes and managing disbursements
- You will assist Fee Earners by completing and serving C2 applications, requisitioning cheques and handling court fee payments
- Overseeing DNA and drug and alcohol testing, including setup, monitoring and payments
- Support Solicitors with trial preparation, particularly bundle preparation and ensure proper file closure and attend court
- Serve as the administrator for the LAA online service, acting as the primary point of contact for all Local Authority and fee earner queries
If you are a hard-working Paralegal with prior experience in Child Care work looking to gain new experiences and progress your career, or you’re looking to achieve a healthier work-life balance, this is the ideal opportunity for you!
About You:
- Prior experience within a Care/Family team
- Knowledge of case management software
- Use of the LAA portal is advantageous
- Hard working and dedicated attitude towards work
- The desire to progress in your career
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Hannah Monk at G2 Legal.
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