Paralegal

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PARALEGAL

Directorate: Resources

Department: Law and Governance

Salary: Grade D - £26,824 to £29,540 per year, £13.90 to £15.31 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week

Type: Permanent

Location: Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5RP

Paralegal Opportunity – Launch Your Legal Career in Local Government

Are you a recent law graduate looking to kick-start your legal career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Or have you just completed your A-levels, completed a college course, or gained some work experience in an office or legal setting? This could be your perfect next step!

Join our Legal Services team as a Paralegal, where you’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of legal matters and make a real impact in your community.

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside experienced solicitors on real cases from day one.
• Develop practical legal skills in property law, litigation, and public sector governance.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values your growth and development.
• Enjoy a varied caseload and the opportunity to manage your own files under supervision.

The Role

The role is based at Ilkeston Town Hall. As a Paralegal, you’ll support our solicitors with:

• Preparing legal documents and bundles for court.
• Assisting with land and property transactions, including leases, tenancy agreements, and land ownership queries.
• Conducting legal research and helping to advise internal departments.
• Supporting debt recovery and ensuring financial processes are followed.
• Registering titles, notices, and restrictions with HM Land Registry.

You’ll also manage your own caseload of simpler property transactions and liaise with departments across the council.

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally a law degree, but at least A ‘Level qualified or equivalent legal qualification or relevant work experience.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Comfortable using IT systems and conducting research-based tasks.

What You’ll Gain

• Legal experience in a public sector setting.
• Exposure to property law, litigation, and contract review.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive team environment with mentoring from experienced legal professionals.

Ready to make a difference and grow your legal career?

Apply now and become part of a team that values your contribution and invests in your future.

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Danielle Hughes, Head of Law and Governance on 0115 907 1136. No advertisers or recruiters please.

Benefits of Working for Us

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:

• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
• Family friendly flexible and hybrid working policies available
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
• Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme

The closing date for applications is Monday 15 September 2025 at midnight.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.

You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.