Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 Full Time

Working Style: Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a legal safeguarding paralegal. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support of the Safeguarding Lawyers in all Child and Adult Protection and Care and Support matters.

As a legal safeguarding paralegal the main duties of the post are as follows;

General Duties

Assist in:-

the preparation of witness statements for court proceedings.
the instruction of experts and counsel.
the drafting of court documents under the supervision of Safeguarding lawyers.
the filing and serving of court documents.

Liaison with clients and witnesses in relation to their evidence and attendance at court proceedings.

Maintenance of records and systems

Such other duties and responsibilities as are from time to time required by the Team and within the capabilities of the postholder.

Inevitably there needs to be an element of flexibility in allocating areas of responsibility between post holders within the Unit/and the Division from time to time, to enable the particular skills and expertise of individual post holders to be maximised to the mutual benefit of all concerned. This is an outline description of the job as it presently exists. The job description will be examined periodically and updated to ensure that it relates to the job as then being performed or to incorporate any changes that are proposed by the Authority. Any such changes will be subject to consultation with the post holder. It will be the Authority’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes. If agreement is not possible, the Authority reserves the right to insist on changes, following consultation.

Your daily routine will include the above tasks.

About you:

Do you have:

You will have experience in/of;

Experience in child and adult social services work, including public law

proceedings

(i) Technical competence in the skills involved in the post.

(ii) An understanding of the legal process and the ability to work as part of a team.

(iii) Excellent communication skills

(iv) Competence in use of IT for word processing and communication purposes, with good keyboard skills

(v) Familiarity with IT based time recording, pdf Handling and case management systems

(vi) Previous experience in child or adult public law

Ideally you will have;

Education to degree level or equivalent higher education qualification, or

substantial experience at a level involving responsibility for prioritising

work and demonstrable ability to acquire new skills and knowledge Law Qualification

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Stacey Coe Email: s.coe@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements:

This post is not subject to a DBS check

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

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