Paralegal

Your role and responsibilities

• As a Paralegal in the Children's Safeguarding Team, you'll play an important role in helping Suffolk County Council deliver high-quality legal support that makes a real difference to communities across Suffolk. Working alongside experienced lawyers, you'll assist with a wide range of legal matters, preparing documents, researching issues, managing casework and supporting clients across the organisation. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, provide clear and practical advice on legal processes, and help ensure the Council's interests are protected. It's an excellent opportunity to develop your legal knowledge, gain valuable public sector experience and contribute to meaningful work that supports local residents and services.
• Supporting lawyers, advocates and caseworkers in care proceedings
• Liaising with clients in Children’s Services
• Preparing court bundles
• Arranging DNA testing and drug testing
• Liaising with external solicitor firms and the Family Court
• Arranging legal representation for court hearings
• Providing crucial support to your colleagues by performing administrative tasks such as file and diary management.
• You will be offered the training and supervision that you need to fulfil the role effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues in a close and supportive team.

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How to apply

• Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word) .
• Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
• Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word) .
• Tell us about a time when you managed several pieces of work with competing deadlines. How did you prioritise your workload and ensure everything was completed on time?
• Describe a situation where attention to detail was essential. How did you ensure your work was accurate and what was the result?
• Can you give an example of when you provided excellent customer service to a client, customer or stakeholder? What did you do and what was the outcome?
• Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
• Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
• For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page .
• Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.
• Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412 . You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages .
• Closing date: 11.30 pm, 28 September 2026.
• Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
• This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

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