Paralegal

Apply before 11.59pm on 31 July 2025.

Job summary

Salary
£24,500 to £26,303 per annum depending on experience
Location
South Derbyshire, Derby City and Tamworth (with some remote working)
Workplace
Hybrid working
Contract
Permanent
Hours per week
37.5

How to apply

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About the role

We are looking for a full-time Paralegal to join our Legal Aid Team on a permanent basis to assist with the delivery of advice and support through specialist legal advice and casework.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has excellent communication skills

  • Can manage own time effectively with a keen eye for detail

  • Can complete tasks to the highest quality

  • Can monitor and maintain own standards ensuring work is accurate

  • Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate to enable them to carry out their role

Responsibilities / Key Tasks:

  • Assisting with the development and delivery of the “Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service” by assisting and acting on behalf of clients for housing, debt and welfare benefit matters relating to a risk of possession to the home.

  • Assist with the face to face Legal Aid contract and Telephone Advice Service contracts where required

  • To offer telephone, face-to-face and email advice

  • To assist the Legal Services Manager, and other members of the team as required

  • To attend Court duty and represent clients in court when required, at Derby and Stafford

  • To record advice and maintain cases to a high standard on the case management system

For full details and to apply, visit our website: https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/

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