Safeguarding paralegal

Safeguarding paralegal focuses on the preparation of witness statements for court proceedings.

What the role involves

• The preparation of witness statements for court proceedings.
• The drafting of court documents under the supervision of Safeguarding lawyers.
• (ii) An understanding of the legal process and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Education to degree level or equivalent higher education qualification, or.
• Work and demonstrable ability to acquire new skills and knowledge Law Qualification.

Skills and requirements

• This post is not subject to a DBS check.
• The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
• 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 acro.
• At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

Confirmed role details

• 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).

Candidate fit

• 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.
• Be responsible for providing support of the Safeguarding Lawyers in all Child and Adult Protection.