Paralegal Officer legal litigation team

Paralegal Officer – Full time – Legal Litigation Team – Preston, Lancashire

We are looking for a Paralegal Officer to provide legal support to lawyers and, where appropriate, to be responsible for case work under supervision within the Child Protection Legal Team.

Salary £28,142 - £32,061 per annum | 37 hours per week | Full time, Fixed term

• Prepare court bundles
• Prepare documents for legal proceedings
• Provide legal support to senior staff
• Prepare witness statements for use in court proceedings
• Conduct appropriate casework under supervision
• Perform other duties and responsibilities of a similar grade and nature as may be required, including other areas of work within the Child Protection Team

The county council is committed to achieving equality of opportunity in both the delivery of services to the community and in its employment arrangements and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work.

All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others whilst undertaking their duties and to assist the county council in implementing its general statement of health and safety policy.

Entry level

Full-time

Legal