Paralegal Litigation

Bluetownonline; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Canterbury seeks a Paralegal - Litigation to support its legal services. The successful candidate will assist in drafting court cases, conduct legal research, and manage client communication effectively. This role offers hybrid working flexibility, with 23 days annual leave, and numerous employee perks including a generous pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have a background in litigation law, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to manage a varied caseload.

Benefits

Salary range of £35,064.26 - £38,638.08

Flexible hybrid working environment

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Access to discounts and employee perks

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation law and procedures or similar role.
• Strong client communication and instruction-taking skills.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and preparing cases for court.
• Prepare court bundles and manage documentation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare advice notes.

Skills

Litigation law background

Client management

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

A levels or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Paralegal - Litigation

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £35,064.26 - £38,638.08 per annum

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Closing Date: 15th February 2026

An exciting paralegal job opportunity in Canterbury within Legal Services.

In this supporting role to the litigation team within Legal Services you will be assisting with drafting and preparing cases for court on a variety of civil and criminal court functions related mainly to housing matters, debts, anti-social behaviour and prosecutions.

You will primarily be progressing Housing Conditions (Disrepair) cases at Pre-Action Protocol stage and in proceedings as this is a particularly busy area for the team. There will also be opportunity to work on a wide variety of matters due to ever-changing priorities. The variety of the work makes this an exciting role within a supportive and friendly team.

The title of the role within our structure is Legal Officer - Litigation which is the equivalent to a paralegal role.

What's in it for you?

• Salary range of £35064.26 - £38,638.08
• Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase
• Flexible, hybrid working - we understand the importance of a good work-life balance.
• We offer a generous annual leave entitlement! You'll receive 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You'll also have the option to buy more annual leave.
• We do not work on Bank Holidays.
• A fantastic local government pension scheme.
• We'll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as cover your Professional Body Membership fees where essential to the role.
• Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.
• An easier commute: free use of Canterbury's Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme.
• Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.

About this Legal Officer job opportunity in Canterbury, Kent:

This role assists the Litigation team in providing an efficient and proactive litigation service to the Council.

Here's what you'll get up to :

• You will be receiving instructions from clients, preparing court bundles and other papers for matters before the courts;
• Legal research and drafting advice notes to clients;
• Drafting correspondence within proceedings and at pre-action protocol stage.
• You will be adapting to working on different areas of litigation to focus on particularly busy areas.
• You will help meet the demands of the civil and criminal courts processes including meeting court deadlines and drafting documents to initiate court processes and statements.
• You will prioritise workloads to ensure that urgent matters take priority as necessary whilst routine work continues to meet deadlines
• Liaise with clients to receive further instructions to fill any gaps in the information provided.
• You will advise clients on procedure to clients

Working pattern:

• Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays .
• This is a full-time permanent post at 37 hours per week
• The team work in a hybrid way with a mix of some days in the office and some days working from home which may change to meet the demands of the service and ensure cover.

About you, the ideal person for the job:

• A background in litigation law and procedures or work experience in a similar role.
• Experience of working well with clients and familiar with taking clear instruction.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• A proven ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management skills.
• A levels (or similar) qualification or equivalent skills gained by experience.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at the Council.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.

Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.

To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.

So, if this Paralegal job opportunity in Canterbury looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the Apply button and you will be redirected to the council's website to begin your application form.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of Legal Assistant, Paralegal GDL, LPC, Legal Executive, Legal Support, Litigation Paralegal may also be considered for this role.