Paralegal

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The Vacancy

We are looking to recruit a Paralegal to work 35 hours per week to join our Legal team to assist in the conduct of proceedings on behalf of children and young people represented by NYAS.

You will work under the direction of Director of Legal Services to ensure compliance with the Legal Aid Agency Contract Compliance requirements. You will assist fee earners with caseloads and attend court at counsel.

For more information, please view the attached job description.

In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the job description attached. Requirements include:

• Be committed to the provision of independent representation for children and young people
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and to ensure deadlines are met
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral and a good telephone manner.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

In accordance with UK immigration law, NYAS is required to ensure that all prospective candidates have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Therefore, proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

About NYAS

As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.

We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.

NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Work with us to help change young lives.

Paralegal

Birkenhead Office, with hybrid working

£24,000 with future progression to £26,100 per year

Permanent - Full-time

Posted today

Closing date: 10/06/2026

Job reference: ES1578794BirP

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Paralegal

Birkenhead Office, with hybrid working

£24,000 with future progression to £26,100 per year