Paralegal - Child Care - Local Authority

Summary: The Paralegal role in Reading involves delivering high-quality legal services to the Council and its partners, with a focus on efficiency and value. The position requires supporting the legal team in various legal matters, managing a caseload, and contributing to service improvement initiatives. The role also includes mentoring young individuals and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Hybrid working arrangements are offered for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the legal team in advising Members, Officers, and Partners on legal matters.
• Assist in the timely delivery of effective legal services with maximum efficiency.
• Utilize technology to enhance team efficiency and implement improvements.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and support change projects.
• Mentor and supervise young people on work experience.
• Provide advice to officers and manage a caseload of legal matters.
• Conduct day-to-day legal work and undertake advocacy in Courts or Tribunals.
• Ensure compliance with departmental and corporate policies.
• Support the development of the team and deliver training activities.
• Promote equality of outcomes in service delivery.

Key Skills:

• Good general education with at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• Prior experience in local government or legal services.
• Willingness to engage in improvement initiatives.
• Ability to manage a caseload and report progress effectively.
• Advocacy skills appropriate to qualifications and experience.
• Knowledge of departmental and corporate policies.

Salary (Rate): £25

City: Reading

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal