Job Title: Paralegal - Childcare
Location: Lambeth
Contract Type: Full time - contract
Salary: £30 P/H
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join the Council's Childcare Legal Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our lawyers in delivering an efficient and effective legal service, ensuring that the Council's duties and objectives are met to the highest standards.
Main Purpose of the Role
To assist in providing an efficient and effective legal service to the Council by supporting lawyers and the wider legal team.
To conduct routine legal work under the supervision of the Senior Lawyer.
To attend court and instruct counsel as required.
To provide support to Principal and Senior Lawyers in administering team procedures, attending team meetings, and implementing Lexcel quality standards.
To carry out duties in a proactive and enabling manner, aligned with the Council's policies and objectives.
About You
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment.
A proactive approach to problem solving and supporting colleagues.
Previous experience in childcare law, or within a local authority legal team, would be highly advantageous.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence to attend court and li
