Paralegal

Lake Champlain Chamber

. Provide legal and administrative support to a team of lawyers, predominantly in employment law .

Posted 10/22/2026contractPreston • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £29,701 - £33,119 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal and administrative support within employment law, with strong analytical and legal research skills. Capable of advising on legal issues related to the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2004, and special educational needs.

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Legal Support ExperienceEmployment Law KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLocal Authority Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchEmployment LawCare Act 2014Mental Capacity Act 2004Special Educational NeedsConciliation SupportIn-House Legal AdviceTribunal Case SupportLegal QualificationTeam Support

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder EngagementAbility to Explain Legal Issues

Certifications & Qualifications

Legal DegreeLPCIlex

Industry Keywords

Adult Social CareEducation LawLocal AuthorityEmployment TribunalIn-House Legal Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal and administrative support to a team of lawyers, predominantly in employment law
Support early conciliation and employment tribunal cases
Assist with in-house legal advice
Support work involving the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2004 and Court of Protection
Advise schools on a day-to-day basis and support in-house services regarding special educational needs
Work within the Adult Social Care, Education and Employment Team
Initially join Lancashire County Council, with employment potentially transferring to one of four new unitary councils from April 2028

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of working in a legal environment
Experience of working within a team supporting Lawyers in either a legal practice or an in-house legal service
Further-level legal qualification (e.g. Degree, LPC or Ilex) or working towards (ideally)
Previous knowledge or experience within ASC, Employment or Education Law would be highly desirable
Previous experience within a Local Authority environment would be highly desirable
Excellent communication skills with a range of stakeholders at all levels
Ability to explain legal and procedural issues to non-legal audiences
Strong analytical and legal research skills
Unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible working opportunities
Health and wellbeing support
Family-friendly policies
Financial and travel benefits
Training and development opportunities