Paralegal

Tewkesbury Borough Council; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Tewkesbury seeks an ambitious Paralegal to join their Litigation team. This role offers the chance to manage a caseload and provides excellent training opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment, working towards becoming a Trainee Lawyer. Benefits include up to 30 days annual leave and agile working arrangements.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Agile working arrangements

Free parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

Qualifications

• Ambitious paralegal looking to develop your legal career.
• Manage your own caseload and provide administrative support.
• Experience in a legal environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Litigation team.
• Manage a caseload including advocacy in court.
• Support growth towards Trainee Lawyer role.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Google Docs

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Case Management

Legal Research

Research Experience

Paralegal

Filing

Writing Skills

Job description

Grade D 28163 - 30060 per annum

37 hours per week

Substantive

Are you an ambitious paralegal looking to develop your legal career in a dynamic and supportive environment?

We have an exciting opportunity within One Legal for a Paralegal to join our Litigation team. This role involves providing administrative support and managing your own caseload, which will involve some advocacy in court covering a variety of matters for our partner authorities and other public sector bodies. With Trainee Lawyer posts across each team we offer excellent training and development opportunities to support your growth and help you reach your full potential.

Why Work for One Legal

Collaborative Environment

Join our shared in‑house service where teamwork and collaboration are key to finding practical solutions and achieving great results for our clients.

Values‑Driven Approach

We prioritise trust, empathy and professionalism in everything we do creating an environment where people who share these values can thrive.

Innovation and Progression

Be part of a forward‑thinking team that embraces change and encourages new ideas to improve the way we deliver legal services.

Professional Development Opportunities

We actively support your growth through on‑the‑job learning, mentoring and access to structured training opportunities including routes to develop towards a Trainee Lawyer role.

Diversity and Inclusion

Join a diverse and welcoming team that values different perspectives and ideas helping us to build a stronger more effective service.

Work‑Life Balance

Enjoy a flexible and supportive workplace that enables you to balance your professional development with personal commitments.

Technology and Innovation

Use modern legal technology and systems that support agile working and help us deliver efficient high‑quality services.

This is an exciting time to join One Legal as we continue to grow and strengthen our legal teams. If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rachael Baldwin at emailprotected .

Closing Date: 23rd October 2025

Proposed Interview Date: 29th October 2025

About You & About Us

This role is within One Legal. One Legal was launched in November 2009 and staff are employed by Tewkesbury Borough Council but One Legal is a shared legal service between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Councils with Gloucester City and most recently Stroud District joining us in 2020. One Legal enjoys a greater pool of expertise and an improved skill base than could be retained individually by the four partners. This enables One Legal to successfully support the varied and complex legal work arising from the Councils challenging business agendas.

We Offer

• Up to 30 days annual leave
• Agile working arrangements
• Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Potential career progression
• 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by clicking here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Skills

• Legal Drafting
• Proofreading
• Google Docs
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Case Management
• Legal Research
• Research Experience
• Paralegal
• Filing
• Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 28163 - 30060