Public Law Paralegal

Brandon James Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal practice in London is seeking a Public Law Paralegal to support senior fee earners on complex judicial review and civil liberties matters. This role offers a competitive salary between £30,000 and £40,000, and involves working on impactful cases while providing excellent client care. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in law and relevant experience. The firm promotes a supportive environment focused on career progression and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Strong potential for progression

Opportunities for meaningful legal work

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in law, ideally with a 2:1 or above.
• Experience as a Public Law Paralegal or in a similar role is essential.
• Demonstrated interest in civil liberties, judicial review, or immigration law.

Responsibilities

• Assist with public law matters involving local authorities and the NHS.
• Draft witness statements, applications, and legal correspondence.
• Attend client meetings, court hearings, and prepare legal aid applications.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Interest in civil liberties

Legal Aid Agency (LAA) experience

Education

Law degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

An award-winning, top-tier legal practice based in the City of London is looking to recruit a Public Law Paralegal to join its nationally recognised Public Law team. Known for representing vulnerable individuals in high-profile and precedent-setting cases, the firm offers a supportive, professional environment that promotes legal excellence and career progression.

With over 500 employees across a network of offices, this firm is Lexcel accredited, recognised by The Times as one of the 200 Best Law Firms. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Public Law Paralegal with a passion for public law and civil liberties to contribute to impactful work while developing their legal career.

The Public Law Paralegal’s role

The Public Law Paralegal will support senior fee earners and directors on a range of complex judicial review and civil liberties matters, often funded by legal aid. The role involves:

• Assisting with a caseload of public law matters involving the Home Office, local authorities, and the NHS
• Drafting witness statements, applications, and correspondence
• Attending client meetings, court hearings, and conferences
• Preparing legal aid funding applications and collating supporting evidence
• Ensuring strict compliance with file management and time recording procedures

This role will see the Public Law Paralegal work on urgent cases requiring emergency relief and be involved in litigation that reaches the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court.

The Public Law Paralegal

To be considered for this Public Law Paralegal position, applicants should have:

• A strong academic background, ideally with a Law degree (2:1 or above)
• Previous experience working as a Public Law Paralegal or in a similar role
• A demonstrated interest in civil liberties, judicial review, or immigration law
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organisational skills
• Legal Aid Agency (LAA) experience desirable
• Public Law Immigration Accreditation preferred

Candidates should be self-motivated, highly organised, and committed to providing high standards of client care.

In Return?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000 per annum
• Supportive team environment with training and supervision
• Strong potential for progression within a nationally recognised public law team
• Opportunities to contribute to high-profile, meaningful legal work
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and staff development

If you are a paralegal currently open to exploring opportunities. Contact Mark Collard at Brandon James – Ref: MC20910