Paralegal

Job Introduction

Role Purpose

To provide professional support and assistance to the Lawyers and Senior Lawyers with BCP Council's Legal Services.  The Legal Services Team comprises of 5 teams - Litigation, Planning and Property, Adult Social Services, Children's Social Services and Commercial. The role will primarily be supporting the Litigation Team but there will also be a requirement  to assist the other teams when required.

Main Responsibilities

To prepare and advise on documents in the relevant field of law.

To provide support in respect of Preparing Court and Tribunal Applications

To produce reports and submit applications relevant to the team for which you are providing support

To prepare and advise on agreements relevant to the team for which you are providing support

To provide assistance to the team including submitting applications and searches, and other administrative tasks as required. 

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications and Experience

CILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice or equivalent qualification or extensive proven relevant experience including experience of dealing with contracts, property matters, planning, child care, adult social care or Litigation. 

Personal Qualities and Attributes 

Commitment to Public Service and an understanding of the Council's role

Commitment to effective team working

Pro-Active, professional and detail orientated

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on : Jobs and apprenticeships | BCP (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)

As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. This is expected to be in place in 2024 or early 2025.