Junior Paralegal
Grade: Apprentice Year 1, Grade CD Year 2
Vacancy Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Weekend Working: No
Closing Date: Sunday 14 April 2024
Interview Dates: 17 & 18 April 2024
Start Date: July 2024
Venue for Interview: County Hall, Northallerton
Are you our future legal professional?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and forward thinking employer as a Junior Paralegal in Legal & Democratic Services (“LDS”) while working towards a Level 3 qualification to develop your legal career.
The successful candidate will work alongside a team of Paralegal Officers in Legal and Democratic Services supporting our fee earners on a wide range of legal matters on behalf of North Yorkshire Council.
The successful candidate will be enrolled on a two year apprenticeship programme with an external training provider working towards ‘CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Providing Legal Service’. The Junior Paralegal will study the units while working in LDS to build their skills to support the various legal teams (Childcare, Adults, Employment & Education, Property Planning & Environment, Contracts & Procurement, Regulatory and Major Projects).
LDS sits within the Central Services Directorate of North Yorkshire Council and provides a range of services to the County of North Yorkshire. The role of the Legal Service is to support the provision by providing a comprehensive and efficient legal service to the Directorates, the Council’s Executive, full Council, Committees and Members, and external clients.
The ideal candidate will have the confidence to deal with a variety of individuals and groups, communicating positively and effectively through both verbal and written communication. You will be supported to undertake recognised qualifications whilst gaining invaluable on-the-job experience. You will need to be a team player, reliable, adaptable, conscientious, and able to work to instructions.
Typical responsibilities will include:
· Preparing and processing correspondence and documents,
· Processing of road closure notices, press notices, land registry searches, registration of leases and land charges.
· Ensuring an effective filing system is maintained and case management is up to date.
· Assistance with the preparation, collation, production and timely distribution of court bundles
· Written and telephone contact with clients, courts, suppliers, social workers, medical professionals, legal chambers, police and third parties in relation to case requirements.
· Making arrangements for a variety of meetings
· Drafting letters and court applications under supervision
· Carrying out legal research
· Occasional attendance at Court.
What can we offer you? The opportunity to:
· develop your skills and knowledge through ongoing development and training
· study a qualification in the work place whilst earning
· start a career in a legal environment
· join a supportive team and management structure
· enjoy a range of benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working scheme, various financial discounts and employee benefits
Please refer to the person specification for qualification entry requirements.
If you believe you are what we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. For an informal discussion and more information, please call Jackie Dawson, Assistant Practice Manager on 01609 533103 or email jackie.dawson@northyorks.gov.uk