Public Law Paralegal

3 days ago

Sevenoaks, United Kingdom Brandon James Full time

An award-winning, top-tier legal practice based in the City of London is looking to recruit a Public Law Paralegal to join its nationally recognised Public Law team. Known for representing vulnerable individuals in high-profile and precedent-setting cases, the firm offers a supportive, professional environment that promotes legal excellence and career progression.

With over 500 employees across a network of offices, this firm is Lexcel accredited, recognised by The Times as one of the 200 Best Law Firms. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Public Law Paralegal with a passion for public law and civil liberties to contribute to impactful work while developing their legal career.

The Public Law Paralegal's role

The Public Law Paralegal will support senior fee earners and directors on a range of complex judicial review and civil liberties matters, often funded by legal aid. The role involves:

Assisting with a caseload of public law matters involving the Home Office, local authorities, and the NHS
Drafting witness statements, applications, and correspondence
Attending client meetings, court hearings, and conferences
Preparing legal aid funding applications and collating supporting evidence
Ensuring strict compliance with file management and time recording proceduresThis role will see the Public Law Paralegal work on urgent cases requiring emergency relief and be involved in litigation that reaches the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court.

The Public Law Paralegal

To be considered for this Public Law Paralegal position, applicants should have:

A strong academic background, ideally with a Law degree (2:1 or above)
Previous experience working as a Public Law Paralegal or in a similar role
A demonstrated interest in civil liberties, judicial review, or immigration law
Excellent drafting, analytical, and organisational skills
Legal Aid Agency (LAA) experience desirable
Public Law Immigration Accreditation preferredCandidates should be self-motivated, highly organised, and committed to providing high standards of client care.

In Return?

Competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 per annum
Supportive team environment with training and supervision
Strong potential for progression within a nationally recognised public law team
Opportunities to contribute to high-profile, meaningful legal work
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and staff developmentIf you are a paralegal currently open to exploring opportunities. Contact Mark Collard at Brandon James -

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