Paralegal (Litigation and Prosecutions)

Job description

Applications are invited from candidates who have a full or trainee membership of CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) or the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) or similar and equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction with the relevant conversion to the UK. The job profile has full details.

You will be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the law and procedures relating either to Civil Litigation and debt recovery and/or Local Authority prosecutions. This includes supporting the departments lawyers as well as managing casework on matters relating to the Council civil litigation and debt recovery work. Please refer to the job profile for full details of the role.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous leave entitlement, flexible working and excellent pension provisions. We are based in modern offices close to the transport links of Ealing Broadway and the amenities of Ealing town centre, although it is presently envisaged that the role will predominantly be carried out from home with attendance at the office once a week or when the business need requires.

Please note that this role is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process and that successful applicants may be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Ms Hatoon Zeb, Senior Lawyer (Litigation & Prosecution) on 0208825861 (direct) or by email: zebH@eling.gov.uk