Are you looking for a paralegal role offering meaningful legal work, specialist training and a route towards qualifying as a solicitor?
Legal Southwest is recruiting for a friendly, specialist practice in Taunton. This is an opportunity to gain substantive legal experience within a supportive team while developing expertise in mental health and Court of Protection work.
About the firm
The firm undertakes legally aided matters supporting vulnerable adults, including people who lack capacity to make particular decisions for themselves. Its work helps ensure clients’ voices are heard and their interests properly represented.
You will join a close-knit team whose members work collaboratively, share their knowledge and support one another.
The role
Working closely with two fee earners, you will assist with substantive legal work, including:
- Reviewing draft documents.
- Assisting with the preparation of court documentation.
- Attending hearings alongside counsel, with much of the court work currently taking place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
- Supporting the progression of matters and taking on greater responsibility as your knowledge and confidence develop.
This is a fee-earning position, providing a valuable bridge between legal support and increased responsibility for matters.
Training and progression
A six-month training programme will help you build your knowledge and practical skills, alongside opportunities to learn directly from experienced colleagues.
In time, there is an opportunity to undertake SQE1 and SQE2 as a route towards qualification as a solicitor. If you have already completed SQE1, there is scope to progress to SQE2.
About you
This opportunity would suit someone who is keen to build a long-term legal career and has a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable people.
You will bring:
- Compassion, patience and a sensitive approach.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisation and attention to detail.
- A willingness to learn, ask questions and work collaboratively.
- An interest in mental health and Court of Protection law.
Working arrangements
Initially, you will be based in the Taunton office while completing your training, settling into the team and building relationships with the fee earners. Following this initial period, the role will become hybrid, with two days per week in the office.
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Paralegal – Mental Health & Court of Protection in Taunton employer: Legal Southwest Ltd
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