Staffordshire County Council,
Are you passionate about making a difference in the community and would you thrive in a committed, friendly and supportive team? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive paralegal to work within our Litigation and Education legal teams.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of local government, supporting vital services that protect and support local communities including Trading Standards and SEND teams. The role involves supporting on a wide variety of matters across both teams; including Court bundle preparation, liaison with external providers including Chambers, arranging panels and organising attendance, supporting with debt collection work and case administration and support.
The role offers an opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding cases directly impacting our people and communities in Staffordshire. You’ll be part of a wider Legal Services team committed to delivering high‑quality legal services in the public sector. You will also have the opportunity of developing your knowledge and experience in two different areas of law within the wider contentious team.
Staffordshire County Council genuinely recognises the benefit of achieving the right work‑life balance and our extensive package of benefits supports this. The package includes generous holiday entitlement, an additional annual leave purchase scheme, flexible and hybrid working, employee travel and entertainment discounts, a local government pension scheme, an optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme. We also offer family‑friendly policies such as maternity, adoption, paternity and parental leave.
Main Responsibilities
* Providing full administrative and practical support on a mixed caseload across primarily two different teams (Litigation and Education) including Court bundle preparation
* Liaison with external providers including Chambers, arranging panels and organising attendance
* Supporting with debt collection work and file administration and support
* Adherence to the Legal Services Unit’s quality standards (Lexcel) including time‑recording to maintain professional standards
* Handling confidential data sensitively and securely in accordance with policy
The Ideal Candidate
* Strong organisational skills and a proficiency to record and monitor progress on existing Excel spreadsheets
* An ability to clearly, confidently and effectively communicate
* Meticulous attention to detail and ability to use own initiative
* Effective time management, prioritisation skills and an ability to work under the demands of competing pressures
* Experience of legal administration in respect of Litigation and/or Education work
* A basic understanding of law relating to Litigation and/or Education
* An understanding of the work done by this public sector service
If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or you have any queries, please contact Lucy Daniels, Team Senior Solicitor Litigation (lucy.daniels@staffordshire.gov.uk) or Wendy Lofthouse, Deputy Legal Services Manager (wendy.lofthouse@staffordshire.gov.uk).
Our Recruitment Process
We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
Interview date: 3rd February 2026
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council. Our values are the core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy. We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead – that goes for your career too.
Our recruitment process
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equal Opportunities
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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