Paralegal - People

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to commence or continue their career in local government. If successful candidates would have access to future internal training opportunities including training contracts and chartered legal executive apprenticeships.

We have the following role available:

• Paralegal People (Housing & ASB)


As a Paralegal you will be part of a client focussed and outcomes driven legal and democratic function.

You will work closely with client officers, Elected Members, partner organisations and other key stakeholders to assist them in the delivery of their service objectives and priorities.

You will co-work cases with Lawyers and handle a legal caseload under supervision. You will need to be able to draft legal documents, engage in negotiations and prepare proceedings on behalf of the Council.

You will also be required to undertake legal research on behalf of colleagues, gather evidence and documentation and liaising with key stakeholders including external solicitors, barristers and courts.

About you:

This role is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are looking to start or continue their careers in law in a local government setting.

You will need to have a degree in Law (2:2 or above), the Level 3 CILEX Professional Diploma in law or significant experience of working in a busy legal environment working in the areas of law outlined above.

You will be able to operate in a pressurised and deadline driven environment and be able to provide legal advice to assist and guide clients when making decisions. You will co-work cases and handle a legal caseload under supervision drafting legal documentation, engage in negotiations and prepare proceedings on behalf of the Council.

You will also be required to undertake legal research on behalf of colleagues, gather evidence and documentation and liaise with external stakeholders including external solicitors, barristers and courts.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

We aim to offer services which are good value for money, innovative in their approach and delivery, risk aware not risk averse and open to doing things differently. We adopt a collaborative approach with all our clients' ensuring we are embedded in all their processes and decision making.

We are committed to the continuous professional development of our staff which includes the payment of professional fees, a wide range of training opportunities and potential for management development.

Salary: Grade 5, £24,702 - £27,334 per annum. £12.80 - £14.17 per hour