Local Government Paralegal at Weightmans in Liverpool

Local Government Paralegal – Full‑time, on‑site role at Weightmans (Liverpool, ENG, GB). Assist senior case handlers in the Local Government team whilst running a small caseload of your own. Work primarily for local authorities, covering a range of services from social care claims (abuse & neglect) to Fast Track claims, with exposure to Public Inquiries, Human Rights, abuse, neglect and Equalities litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload of litigated files, including Highways Law, Occupiers Liability and Employer’s Liability claims.
• Assist senior fee earners with general case management, legal research, drafting of witness statements, client reports and preparation for court hearings.
• Analyse records and prepare chronologies of key information and dates.
• Manage disclosure documents and assist with the instruction of counsel and experts.
• Attend client meetings and court hearings.
• Respond promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties, with and without supervision.
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.
• Support the team’s business development activities and work as part of a team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience as a paralegal, preferably in public sector or related areas.
• Demonstrable interest in Public Liability (PL), Employers’ Liability (EL), Highways and Social Care.
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency in legal research databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time‑management, organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritise and meet strict deadlines and targets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience analysing, redacting and preparing large bundles is advantageous.

Location & Working Hours

The role is based on site, available in Birmingham or Leicester. Full‑time hours.