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Paralegal - Public Law & Human Rights, Bristol
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Location:
Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
49685ee48433
Job Views:
6
Posted:
25.08.2025
Expiry Date:
09.10.2025
Job Description:
Your Role and What You'll Be Doing
We currently have a paralegal opportunity within the Public Law and Human Rights Department in our Bristol office to undertake casework and support on a range of public law and human rights cases.
The team undertakes work in civil liberties (including actions against the police and inquests), mental capacity and Court of Protection welfare disputes, and education. Our lawyers are experts in their field.
Our Public Law and Human Rights department is ranked as a leader in various fields in both the Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 directories. Many of our solicitors are ranked individually.
We handle high-profile, cutting-edge cases and have a reputation for test cases. Our work has a national reach, with public law teams in ten offices across the country.
We hold Legal Aid Agency contracts in public law, community care, and claims against public authorities, and are also instructed by privately funded individuals, professional associations, charities, and voluntary organizations. We collaborate closely with colleagues in Irwin Mitchell to provide comprehensive services to our clients.
About You
Experience as a paralegal or in public law/human rights, especially in the areas mentioned, would be advantageous but not essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in these areas, primarily assisting with health and welfare Court of Protection matters.
Candidates should have excellent client care skills, a sensitive understanding of clients’ needs, and good communication skills to work effectively with diverse people.
Additional qualities include excellent analytical and organizational skills, teamwork, thorough documentation, IT literacy, attention to detail, initiative, and a working knowledge of legal aid systems is desirable. A degree or equivalent is required.
If you are motivated, intelligent, ambitious, and adaptable to new challenges, we will provide training and support to help you succeed in this rewarding role.
Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You
* 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, with options to buy up to 35 extra hours.
* Generous and flexible pension schemes.
* Two paid volunteering days per year.
* Westfield Health membership and access to Aviva Digital GP services.
* Well-being initiatives and flexible working options.
* Recognition as one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability, supporting our colleagues and communities.
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