Paralegal

Randstad Delivery; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal support provider in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to assist a public sector legal team. This role involves providing legal support, managing a complex caseload, conducting research, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Successful candidates will have prior experience as a paralegal, strong organisational skills, and solid legal research abilities. This fixed-term position offers a day rate of £152.00.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Paralegal or legal support officer within the public sector.
• Ability to manage high-volume caseloads and strict statutory deadlines.
• Strong legal research skills in public law and procedural rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent legal assistance to public sector solicitors.
• Organise, analyse, and maintain large volumes of case material.
• Carry out legal research into public law and related frameworks.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders.
• Attend court and tribunal hearings to support solicitors.

Skills

Prior experience as a Paralegal

Strong organisational skills

Solid legal research skills

Understanding of public sector values

Job description

Job Title: Paralegal
Location: Bristol
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (until 31/03/2026)
Day Rate: £152.00 per day

Role Overview

A dedicated and diligent Paralegal is required to provide a trusted legal support function within a public sector legal team. This role involves working closely with solicitors to progress a complex and often sensitive caseload relating to public law matters. You will play a key part in upholding the organisation's commitment to robust decision-making, accountability, and the delivery of high-quality public services.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Support & Casework

• Provide competent, dependable legal assistance to public sector solicitors managing complex caseloads involving regulatory, administrative, civil, or enforcement matters.
• Support all aspects of case preparation and case management, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines, procedural rules, and internal governance requirements.
• Prepare and draft legal documentation, case summaries, instructions to counsel, witness statements, and correspondence in accordance with public sector standards.

Document & Evidence Management

• Organise, analyse, and maintain large volumes of disclosure and case material, ensuring all documentation is handled in line with organisational policies, data protection requirements, and legal obligations.
• Identify missing documentation or evidential gaps and proactively take steps to request, collate, and secure outstanding information from internal teams, external agencies, or partner bodies.
• Prioritise competing tasks to support the timely progression of cases that may have significant operational, financial, or reputational implications for the organisation.

Research & Intelligence Gathering

• Carry out legal research into public law, case law, statutory frameworks, government guidance, and regulatory obligations to support case strategy.
• Gather, record, and share relevant intelligence with solicitors, case officers, and partner organisations to inform decision-making and risk assessments.
• Assist in ensuring the organisation operates within its legal powers and complies with relevant legislation.

Liaison & Communication

• Maintain professional and effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal departments, external agencies, regulators, and partner organisations.
• Arrange and attend case conferences and multi-agency meetings; prepare agendas, take accurate minutes, and ensure follow-up actions are monitored and completed.
• Provide clear updates to interested parties on case progress while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive information.

Court & Tribunal Support

• Attend Court and Tribunal hearings to support solicitors, prepare bundles, assist with evidence presentation, and liaise with witnesses and court officials.

Skills & Experience Required

• Prior experience as a Paralegal or legal support officer within the public sector or in an environment involving public law, regulatory, or administrative law work.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high-volume caseloads and work to strict statutory deadlines.
• Solid legal research skills, particularly in relation to legislation, public law, and procedural rules.
• Understanding of public sector values, data protection (including GDPR), information governance, and the importance of transparency and accountability.