Adult Social Care Paralegal
- Recruiter
- Venn Group (Birmingham)
- Location
- East Midlands
- Salary
- £13 Per Hour
- Posted
- 09 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 06 Apr 2017
- Ref
- EFB/6538650
- Contact
- Emily Bulman
- Job Title
- Legal Executive
- Practice Area
- Social Services
- PQE Level
- NQ
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Venn Groups specialist Legal Team is recruiting for an adult Social Care Paralegal to work for a Local Authority in the East Midlands. This position will offer an on-going contract with a minimum term of 3 months.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience specialising in Adult law or history of working within a Local Authority.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Preparing documentation in relation to legal proceedings including mental capacity, accommodation, contact and deprivation of liberty
- Providing support to the Team Leader, Social Care and Education Team in regards to general queries, research and case preparation
- Dealing with matter related to the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Advising on legal and procedural matters under the supervision of the Team Leader
- Preparing and requesting witness statements
- Liaising with the Courts and other stakeholders
- Attending Court hearings and meetings with lawyers
- Advising clients on legal matters
- Drafting a variety of legal documents to include applications and letters
This role will offer up to £13 per hour but will be dependant on experience.
Venn Group aim to deliver the highest standards, so you can be assured your application will be handled with professionalism and care.
At Venn Group, we endeavor 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 all applications individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Venn Group acts as an employment agency and an employment business. Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.