Childcare Paralegal

Childcare Paralegal / 1+ PQE / Sunderland / c£30,000 DOE / The firm is seeking a motivated and detail focused Paralegal with a strong interest in public children law and a commitment to developing a long term career within this specialist area - To apply please call Teagan on and quote Job Ref: 3616JOB TITLE: Childcare Paralegal PQE REQUIRED: 1+ LOCATION: Sunderland SALARY: c£30,000 (DOE) THE ROLE:The Paralegal will provide specialist support to Fee Earners across a broad range of public law children matters, including care proceedings under the Children Act 1989, pre-proceedings under the Public Law Outline and urgent applications such as emergency protection orders, supervision orders and special guardianship orders. The role will involve assisting with the preparation, filing and service of court documents including statements, chronologies, threshold documents, Scott Schedules, position statements and trial bundles in accordance with the Family Procedure Rules 2010 and PD27A. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing case timetables, tracking deadlines and ensuring compliance with all court orders and procedural requirements. The role will also include drafting attendance notes, instructions to counsel and experts and PLO correspondence. The Paralegal will liaise regularly with vulnerable clients, local authorities, CAFCASS, Children''s Guardians, counsel and experts, ensuring a trauma-informed and sensitive approach at all times. The position will also ..... full job details .....