Contracts Paralegal — Local Government Career Growth

Gloucestershire County Council; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Annual leave 25.5 days

Buy 10 extra days leave

Family friendly benefits

Career development opportunities

LGPS pension

Employee support programmes (EAP)

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council's Contracts & Procurement Hub is seeking a Paralegal to work with experienced lawyers on high-value, strategically important projects across the Council. You will draft and advise on contracts, undertake legal research and manage your own caseload of straightforward matters under supervision.

This role suits an experienced paralegal looking to develop further in local government legal practice within a supportive team that values collaboration, professional

Qualifications

• Experience as a paralegal or in a legal support role.
• Ability to draft and advise on contracts under supervision.
• Strong organisational and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and advising on contracts for Council projects.
• Undertake discrete areas of legal research.
• Manage a caseload of straightforward matters under appropriate supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Legal knowledge development

Positive attitude

Client-focused service

Job description

Gloucestershire County Council's Contracts & Procurement Hub is seeking a Paralegal to work with experienced lawyers on high-value, strategically important projects across the Council. You will draft and advise on contracts, undertake legal research and manage your own caseload of straightforward matters under supervision.

This role suits an experienced paralegal looking to develop further in local government legal practice within a supportive team that values collaboration, professional