paralegal

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

The Contracts & Procurement Hub is part of the Corporate Team within Gloucestershire County Council's Legal Services and provides specialist legal advice to a wide range of services, project teams and stakeholders across the organisation. As a Paralegal within the Hub, you will work alongside experienced lawyers on high-value and strategically important projects across the Council. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team that values collaboration, professional development and the contribution of every team member. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in local government legal practice. You will support lawyers in drafting and advising on contracts, undertake discrete areas of legal research and manage your own caseload of straightforward matters under appropriate supervision.

This role would suit an experienced paralegal who is looking to further develop their career and broaden their legal experience within a supportive and professional environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A keen eye for detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Commercial awareness
• An interest in developing their legal knowledge and practical skills
• A positive, can-do attitude
• A commitment to supporting the delivery of an effective legal service to the Council

Gloucestershire County Council has a proven track record of providing a nurturing and supportive working environment, with a strong emphasis on learning, development and career progression. Please note that, although the attached Job Profile refers to advocacy work, this role sits within a team that advises exclusively on non-contentious matters and does not involve advocacy., It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. An in-house Occupational Health Service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.