Paralegal

Make a difference by joining our forward-thinking legal service, working together as ‘one team’ to provide high quality legal support for the benefit of Dorset’s residents and business communities.

What’s in it for you:

This is not a typical public sector legal team – we are a busy, future-focused team, proud of our professional expertise and high standards. You’ll join a dedicated and unified service, which foster a strong culture of support, respect, and integrity both within the council and for our external customers.

 Everyone who joins our service is supported to develop their knowledge and skills and your work will be interesting and varied.

Based in our beautiful county, you’ll find miles of stunning coastline and countryside to explore, with sport and activities, nightlife, and culture.  Our flexible and hybrid working arrangements support you to enjoy a healthier work-life balance and well-being, which extends into your family life through our family-friendly policies. The position is based at County Hall in Dorchester.

What you can expect to be doing:

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Dorset Council's successful Litigation Team as a Paralegal. You will be provide legal support to the Lawyers that is interesting and varied in various practice areas such criminal and civil litigation.  The activities will include research, drafting and attending court.  You will be part of a supportive team which meets weekly to discuss and review cases, with regular 1:1's with your line manager.

 About you

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.