Paralegal Officer | Legal Services | Full Time | Preston

| Salary 27,269 - 31,067 per annum | Fixed Term until 21/04/2026, Full Time, 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston |

International Sponsorship this role is not open to international sponsorship

Please note this is a fixed term role available for 12 months

Lancashire County Council

Lancashire is the fourth largest local authority in England, encompassing a vast geographic area and diverse communities, both urban and rural. As a county council, our remit is substantial, varied, and complex. However, our purpose is simple: we exist to serve the people of Lancashire by working efficiently and innovatively to prioritise the services they need and want.

Join us as a Paralegal to help build a better Lancashire.

As a Paralegal (Litigation), you will manage a caseload of pre-litigated claims and assist the legal litigation team with both litigated and pre-litigated files. This role is crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services within the Resources Directorate.

What we're looking for:

• 5 GCSEs (including English) or 2 A levels or equivalent.
• Experience in an administrative role. You'll need to be able to work independently on specialised systems and plan your workload to meet statutory deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills. You should be able to explain complex information both verbally and in writing.

Whilst not essential, it would be beneficial if applicants also had experience working as part of a legal services team.

Closing Date: Wednesday 9th April 2025

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 14th April 2025

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you'll have the opportunity to shape the career path that is right for you, with access to personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council is truly the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and the option to buy additional leave each year.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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