Paralegal

We are pioneers in girls' education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower our girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world. Join our progressive and evolving team, where we work together to promote and enable this ambitious and aspirational culture, take on the challenge of ensuring we have the right systems in place to support our schools. What you'll be doing As part of the Fees Legal Team, you will manage your own caseload with the guidance of experienced solicitors. You will handle cases from the pre-action stage through to trial and enforcement, ensuring the recovery of school fees. This role includes initiating legal proceedings, attending court, negotiating settlements, and offering legal advice related to fee disputes.

• Civil litigation experience with knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Strong organisational skills and experience managing large caseloads.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with schools and external parties.
• Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail in high-pressure situations.
• Qualified LPC / legal qualification is required
• Inhouse & litigation experience would be desired (not essential)
  
  The Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) is the leading network of independent girls' schools in the UK, educating approximately 8% of all girls at UK independent schools. We are a not-for-profit organisation, and the 12th largest charity in the UK; all surpluses achieved from educating the 20,000 pupils in the 24 GDST schools and two academies throughout England and Wales are re-invested into girls' education.
  
  Since its foundation in 1872, to a £220 million organisation today, the GDST has never wavered in its belief in the uniqueness of its individual pupils, nor in our commitment to equipping them to succeed.
Why join us As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
There are many other good reasons to work with us. At the GDST, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected, and included. Each of our schools and our Trust Office has its own sense of community, and you will be part of it. You will be part, too, of the wider GDST family. You will be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. Most importantly, no matter what your role, you will be playing a major part in the highly regarded education we give our girls.