Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Directorate: Resources
Section: Social Care, Coroners and Registration
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Level 7
Salary: £31,022 - £33,669 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Open to internal and external applicants.
The Role
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join our Social Care Team as a Paralegal. You will be providing dedicated support to the solicitors in our Child/Adult Protection Team in all aspects of their work. Day to day you will be involved in everything from answering emails, preparing court bundles, speaking to external professionals and partners, and generally ensuring that the solicitors are well supported and their cases progressing in a timely and professional manner. The ability to work under pressure is essential, as is the ability to juggle competing demands, whilst being able to prioritise and work using your own initiative.
About You
* Hold a law degree or proven experience within a similar role in social care law
* Have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with a range of people
* Able to work under pressure and stick to tight deadlines
What we offer
* A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
* Hybrid and flexible working options
* An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
* Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Pre-Employment Checks
* Right to Work in the UK
* Proof of address
* Satisfactory references
* Occupational Health Clearance
* Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
* DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
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