Principal Adult Social Care Paralegal

Step Into Leadership While Expanding Your Legal Expertise

This is not a standard paralegal role. It's a genuine opportunity for an experienced paralegal ready to take the next step into management and leadership, while continuing to build a diverse and engaging caseload.

The successful applicant will join a highly regarded Community Care and Litigation team, working with public sector and not-for-profit clients on a broad mix of complex and meaningful legal matters. Alongside your own caseload, you'll take on responsibility for leading and developing a team of paralegals, making this an ideal role for someone looking to transition into management.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services across a varied workload, including:

• Managing your own caseload across the areas of Education and Special Educational Needs
• Supervising and leading a team of paralegals
• Supporting lawyers on complex cases, including:
  • Drafting legal documents and correspondence
  • Conducting research and advising clients
  • Preparing applications and instructing experts
  • Attending meetings, courts, and tribunals where appropriate
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, delivering clear, practical legal advice
• Contributing to training delivery for clients and colleagues
• Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships
• Ensuring compliance with Lexcel and practice management standards

Why This Role Stands Out

• Clear progression into management - ideal for experienced paralegals ready to lead
• Variety of work - no two days are the same across a broad legal portfolio
• Flexible hybrid working - with only one office visit per month on average
• Meaningful work - supporting public sector and not-for-profit organisations
• Collaborative environment - work closely with experienced lawyers and leadership

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Degree-level education (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a legal practice
• Strong understanding of litigation and/or local government legal frameworks
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confidence in legal research, drafting, and client interaction
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Desirable:

• Experience in a local authority or public sector setting
• Supervisory or mentoring experience
• Advocacy experience
• Legal qualification (e.g. Law degree or CILEX)

Who This Role Suits

This role is best suited to a capable and ambitious paralegal who wants more than just casework. If you're looking to step into leadership, influence how a team operates, and gain exposure to a wide range of legal issues- apply now to avoid missing out!

Closing date: 04/05/2026

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