Paralegal AADA

Lawfront; Padiham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working opportunities

Career progression and development

Ongoing training and support

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced employee benefits package

Job summary

Farleys is seeking a Paralegal to support the Actions Against Detaining Authorities (AADA) team in handling abuse, public authority, and inquest-related matters. You will assist fee earners, draft documents, manage disclosures, and liaise with clients and experts while maintaining meticulous records.

The ideal candidate has relevant paralegal experience in litigation or public law, a law qualification (Law degree, LPC, or SQE), and strong communication skills with empathy for vulnerable clients.

Qualifications

• Previous Paralegal experience within litigation, family, personal injury, inquests, public law or a similar legal environment.
• A Law degree, LPC, SQE or equivalent legal qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• The confidence to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with abuse and civil claims against public authorities.
• Drafting correspondence, witness statements and legal documents.
• Reviewing and organising disclosure and evidence.
• Liaising with clients, experts, counsel and third parties.
• Preparing court bundles and documentation.
• Managing case files and maintaining accurate records.
• Conducting legal research and fact-finding exercises.
• Providing empathetic support to vulnerable clients throughout their claim.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Proactive approach

Relationship building

Education

Law degree

LPC/SQE

Job description

Paralegal AADA

Paralegal - Actions Against Detaining Authorities (AADA)

Join a team that makes a real difference

At Farleys, our Actions Against Detaining Authorities (AADA) team represents individuals and families through some of the most challenging experiences of their lives. From abuse claims and actions against public authorities to inquests and compensation claims, we help clients seek answers, accountability and justice. The department specialises in abuse claims, claims against local authorities and social services, actions against public authorities and inquest-related work.

As our team continues to grow, we are looking for a motivated and compassionate Paralegal to support our lawyers in delivering exceptional client care and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

The Role

Working alongside experienced solicitors and associates, you will play a key role in supporting a varied caseload of sensitive and complex matters.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting fee earners with abuse and civil claims against public authorities
• Drafting correspondence, witness statements and legal documents
• Reviewing and organising disclosure and evidence
• Liaising with clients, experts, counsel and third parties
• Preparing court bundles and documentation
• Managing case files and maintaining accurate records
• Conducting legal research and fact-finding exercises
• Providing empathetic support to vulnerable clients throughout their claim

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about claimant work and helping individuals access justice.

You will ideally have:

• Previous Paralegal experience within litigation, family, personal injury, inquests, public law or a similar legal environment
• A Law degree, LPC, SQE or equivalent legal qualification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• The confidence to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues

Why Join Farleys?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected specialist team working on meaningful and often life-changing cases. You'll be supported by experienced practitioners, gain exposure to complex litigation, and develop your legal career within a firm that values collaboration, development and client care.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Career progression and development
• Ongoing training and support
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Enhanced employee benefits package