Paralegal - Adult Social Care

Somerset County Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Taunton is seeking a Paralegal to join their legal team. The role involves supporting legal matters, conducting research, and managing cases concerning Adult Social Care. The ideal candidate will hold a Law Degree or have equivalent experience, with opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements. Benefits include generous annual leave, a supportive work environment, and various employee wellbeing services.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave allowance

Staff discounts in gyms

Employee Assistance programs

Pension scheme with optional enhancements

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Discounts in shops and restaurants

Qualifications

• A Law Degree or equivalent experience working as a Paralegal.
• Experience in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.

Responsibilities

• Support the legal team with matters related to Adult Social Care.
• Conduct legal research and manage cases.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Case management

Education

Law Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Paralegal – Somerset Council

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

Salary: Grade 12 (£28,598 – £32,061 per annum)

Contract: Permanent

What will I be doing?

Supporting the legal team and the Council in general with legal matters, including research, drafting, and case management pertaining to Adult Social Care legal work.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

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

What's in it for me?

• 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 the community.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

Application

For an informal discussion contact Jayne Flower (Recruitment Officer) via email at [e-mail].

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 ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

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