We are currently looking for a Paralegal Trainee to join our Legal Services. You will be working within the Social Care & Education Team which is responsible for advising and supporting the Council’s Children’s and Adult Social Care Services, Education Department and Schools.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting social care and education solicitors, particularly those solicitors who deal with child protection cases.
The Duties
A typical day in the life of a Paralegal Trainee could involve:
Collating evidence and preparing it for disclosure
Drafting documents and correspondence
Updating client departments on the progress of cases
Liaising with the courts and defence solicitors
Attending court with solicitors or barristers
The Candidate
To be considered for the role you will need:
A law degree or equivalent
Good communication and drafting skills
A good understanding of the law.
The Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
Competitive salary
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
It is an offence for someone to apply or volunteer for work for which they have been barred via the DBS barred lists.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Rebecca Thomas (Senior Solicitor) on 01267 224920 or via email
ReThomas@carmarthenshire.gov.uk . There is potential for the post to be extended beyond the 2nd May 2026 and possibly to be made permanent.
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ReThomas@carmarthenshire.gov.uk . There is potential for the post to be extended beyond the 2nd May 2026 and possibly to be made permanent.
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