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Paralegal Assistant

£13.69 per hour
Temporary
Legal Support Assistant / Paralegal
Young People Legal Team – Warwickshire County Council
Location: Hybrid – Warwick (Shire Hall)
Pay: £13.69 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: 6-month temporary assignment
Start date: 5 October 2026

Warwickshire County Council is seeking an organised and motivated Legal Support Assistant / Paralegal to join its Young People Legal Team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in child protection and family law while supporting solicitors and legal assistants in a busy local-authority legal environment.

About the RoleYou will provide administrative, secretarial and paralegal support across child protection matters. Duties include:

  • Preparing, updating and managing court bundles.

  • Redacting confidential documents and preparing court papers.

  • Filing and serving legal documents.

  • Obtaining evidence and actioning court orders.

  • Drafting routine correspondence and legal documents.

  • Opening and maintaining case files and case management records.

  • Supporting the preparation of witness statements and legal papers.

  • Attending court hearings, meetings and conferences when required and taking notes.

  • Providing high-quality administrative support to Children and Families legal teams.

The role also provides opportunities to undertake supervised fee-earning work and develop legal knowledge through training, mentoring and practical experience.

Essential RequirementsApplicants should have:

  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English.

  • At least 6 months' relevant experience.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Good analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.

  • Accurate IT, document production and information-handling skills.

  • The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Strong attention to confidentiality, professionalism and integrity.

  • Confidence handling sensitive information concerning children and families.

  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

  • Resilience when dealing with the emotional aspects of child protection work.

Desirable
  • Audio typing experience.

  • Experience with case management systems, particularly Visualfiles.

  • Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.

  • Previous legal administration or paralegal experience.

  • Willingness to learn and adapt to changing service needs.

Why Join Us?This role offers valuable experience for anyone pursuing a career in law or seeking paralegal experience. You will join a supportive public-sector legal team that plays an important role in safeguarding children and supporting families across Warwickshire.

Hybrid working: One mandatory office day per month at Shire Hall, Warwick (last Thursday of each month), with additional attendance for team meetings, training and service events as required.
Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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