Paralegal

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is seeking a Paralegal to support solicitors in their Child/Adult Protection team. Responsibilities include preparing court bundles, managing communications, and ensuring timely case progress. The ideal candidate should excel under pressure with strong time management skills. This role offers a supportive environment with a competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Generous pay and pension package

Flexible working scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in child/adult protection teams preferred.
• Proven ability to handle competing demands.
• Self-initiative and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to solicitors in child/adult protection.
• Prepare court bundles and communicate with external professionals.
• Ensure cases progress in a timely manner.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

• Directorate: Resources
• Section: legal
• Location: Civic Centre
• Grade: Level 7
• Salary: £30,060 - £32,654
• Hours: 37 – Full Time

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join our social care Team as a Paralegal.

You will be providing dedicated support to the solicitors in our Child/ Adult Protection Team in all aspects of their work.

Day to day you will be involved in everything from answering emails, preparing court bundles, speaking to external professionals and partners, and generally ensuring that the solicitors are well supported and their cases progressing in a timely and professional manner.

The ability to work under pressure is essential, as is the ability to juggle competing demands, whilst being able to prioritise and work using your own initiative.

In return, we offer a supportive, friendly and knowledgeable team with a generous pay and pension package, and a flexible working scheme.

For an informal discussion please contact Christina Menzies/ Clare Clarke, [e-mail]/[e-mail]

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

To Apply - please visit our website https://webrecruitment.stoke.gov.uk/wrl/ If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email [e-mail] or call us on 01782 238189.