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Position Overview & Specifications
Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the Berkshire region who are seeking a Paralegal to join their Adults & Education legal team. Please find below further details with regards to this position.
ROLE: Adult Social Care & Education Paralegal
LOCATION: Berkshire / hybrid working
RATE: DOE - £17.00 to £20.00 per hour
CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension
Please note that this role is hybrid working
The Role
- To provide legal services in relation to the team's caseload commensurate to role under the supervision and direction of the Principal Lawyer
- To bulk of the caseloads will be related to Education and Adult Social Care and may also include some Housing Law matters
- To provide business management and administration support
- To advise orally and in writing to Officers and Members where appropriate.
The Person
- A law-related qualification (LPC / LLM / LLB) or qualified by relevant experience would be essential for this position
- Previous experience of dealing with Adult Law and Education Law would be essential for this role
- Public sector experience would be highly desirable but not essential
- A strong team player with good communication skills would also be required
If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for paralegal roles across Service Care's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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