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Are you looking to become a Paralegal? If you are, why not join our large, friendly team at One Legal, where we are dedicated to providing excellent training opportunities. You will have access to a supportive, committed and experienced team who will give you all the necessary skills to enable you to develop and grow as a Paralegal.

We are a shared legal service between four councils in Gloucestershire, offering a unique opportunity for an ambitious Paralegal to gain hands on experience in the local government environment.

As part of this role, you will provide Paralegal support the planning team and have your own caseload of planning cases. You will also provide support directly to the Head of Law (Litigation and Planning) and therefore be involved in some of the most interesting and complex cases. No two days are the same and the diverse experiences you will encounter will help you to develop your legal knowledge and experience.

Why work for One Legal?

  • Local Government Pension Scheme – considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
  • Flexible hours and hybrid working - we aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio.
  • An exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees at any time they need it.
  • A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days, rising after 5 and 10 years service, plus public holidays and an extra statutory day.
  • Opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge, and experience in a supportive, friendly and progressive environment.

Proposed Interview Date: Thursday, 23 May 2024

About us

This role is within One Legal. One Legal was launched in November 2009 and staff are employed by Tewkesbury Borough Council but One Legal is a shared legal service between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Councils with Gloucester City and most recently Stroud District joining us in 2020. One Legal enjoys a greater pool of expertise and an improved skills base than could be retained individually by the four partners. This enables One Legal to successfully support the varied and complex legal work arising from the Councils’ challenging business agendas.

We offer

  • Up to 30 days annual leave
  • Agile working arrangements
  • Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
  • Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Potential career progression
  • 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.