Our well established client has a exciting opportunity for a full time Care Paralegal to join our specialised Care Team in their Leighton Buzzard Office. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a Child Care Department.
The Care Team deal with all aspects of care proceedings, working constructively with Local Authorisation, Guardians and bodies.
Key responsibilities
- Case Management - File set up, full conflict checks, liaison with counsel and experts,
getting costs quotes, time frames, arrange claiming and paying disbursements;
- Setting up, monitoring, claiming and paying for DNA and drug and alcohol testing;
- Completing outline C2 applications to court on all issues for fee earner and serving,
requisitioning cheques and paying court fees;
- Bundle preparation; assisting Solicitors with trial preparation;
- Completing LAA applications, extensions of scope and limits, prior authority and billing
as above for checking by fee earner;
- Drafting letters, preparation of file notes, telephone notes and other correspondence;
- Drafting court documents;
- Attendance at client meetings and note taking;
- Attending court with counsel and note taking;
- Diary management, including setting up client appointments;
- Administrative support to the team;
- Performance of other office duties as required.
Key experience
- Strong Excel, Work and Outlook skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to keep claim under pressure and work to tight deadlines
- Full driving licence
To apply please send your CV to Kimberley Peterson as directed