Paralegal - Childcare

Overview

Join to apply for the Paralegal - Childcare role at Somerset Council
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Location:

Taunton, Somerset (Dynamic Working – flexible arrangements including working from home)

Contract:

Permanent

• Support the legal team and the Council in general with legal matters, including research, drafting, and case management pertaining to Childcare.

• A Law Degree/equivalent experience working as a Paralegal, drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.

• Great training and development opportunities, with supportive management, with the aim of attaining the status of a qualified lawyer.
• Clear career pathways within the legal team, and opportunities to progress into senior roles as part of our talent development strategy.
• Agile & Hybrid Working - flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Modern digital tools enabling remote collaboration and efficiency.
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference in your community.

• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance and wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our Pension Scheme with optional AVC.
• Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice for cycle to work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop discounts across partners.

For an informal discussion please contact Jayne Flower (Recruitment Officer) via email at

Application will close on Tuesday 20 January 2026. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 28 January 2026. When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and explain any gaps. Start with your current or most recent employment.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Government Administration