Full Time/Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the Council’s Legal Service who are looking for a paralegal to join the team. This role will involve providing administrative and legal support to the team and to co-work cases with designated lawyers. The role would suit someone who was currently studying towards or be willing to commence studying towards Level 6 or CPQ equivalent CILEX training with the intention to qualify as a Chartered legal Executive. The post holder will carry out a mix of tasks to support the team whilst also having the opportunity to work on legal cases in property, planning and highway law .  

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our role’s hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Applications should be received by 24^th October 2023.

If you would like to discuss the role further before applying, please contact the Team Managers – Joanne.mansfield@bristol.gov.uk  or  Andrew Jones – Andrew.jones@bristol.gov.uk