Paralegal Officer | Highways, Planning & Environment | Preston | Full Time
Paralegal Officer | Highways, Planning & Environment | Preston | Full Time
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Job Description
Salary 27269 - 31067 per annum Full Time 37 hours per week County Hall Preston
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Lancashire is the fourth largest local authority in England encompassing a vast geographic area and diverse communities both urban and rural. As a county council our remit is substantial varied and complex. However our purpose is simple: we exist to serve the people of Lancashire by working efficiently and innovatively to prioritise the services they need and want.
Join us as a Paralegal to help build a better Lancashire.
As a Paralegal (Highways Planning and Environment) you will manage a caseload and assist the legal team. Our team deals with the Legal work for a wide variety of clients including Highways and Public Rights of Way. The role is varied and included preparing Legal Notices contributing to Legal Reports and supporting Solicitors in the team. This role is crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services within the Resources Directorate.
What were looking for:
- 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths grade C or equivalent )
- Experience working as part of a team. Youll need to be able to work independently and plan your workload to meet statutory deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills. You should be able to explain complex information both verbally and in will be dealing with internal clients external solicitors and members of the public.
- Legal Qualification
- Whilst not essential it would be beneficial if applicants also had experience working as part of a legal team.
Closing Date: 21/07/2025
Interviews: 28/07/2025
Why join us
By joining Lancashire County Council youll have the opportunity to shape the career path that is right for you with access to personal and professional qualifications coaching and mentoring. Lancashire County Council is truly the place where you can have the career youve always wanted.
In return for your passion and expertise we offer a generous benefits package including:
- A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
- A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and the option to buy additional leave each year.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description & Person Specification
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
