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Job Description - Paralegal

Paralegal (Part-time) - £20,880 per annum (FTE £28,107) - North Kensington (hybrid)
Hours: 26 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (hybrid)
Contract: 12-month fixed term (job share considered)

At Westway Trust, we’re proud to work with our local community to help North Kensington thrive. We are seeking a committed part-time Paralegal to support the delivery of our Cost-of-Living Crisis Clinic, providing essential advice and assistance to people during challenging times.

Reporting to the Clinic Supervisor, you will coordinate and help deliver our twice-weekly Cost of Living Crisis Clinics in Old Street and Ladbroke Grove. You’ll manage a small caseload, supervise volunteers, and ensure efficient, high-quality service for clients.

You will be a confident communicator who will have the right blend and balance of strong administration, coordination and delivery skills, with excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills, and legal knowledge, and will be committed to supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community as this role is central to Westway Trust’s commitment to deliver activities and events to the benefit of the North Kensington community.

Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:

  • Manage a small caseload of welfare benefits and housing cases
  • Provide advice and representation on disability benefit appeals (full training provided)
  • Act as the first point of contact for clients and referral agencies
  • Coordinate clinic operations, including booking appointments and supervising volunteers
  • Assist clients in completing online and paper applications for benefits, grants, and housing
  • Maintain accurate records and run case management statistics using AdvicePro
  • Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers
  • Support outreach work at St Luke’s Community Centre

About Us

Westway Trust is a unique charity managing a 23-acre estate in North Kensington. We work closely with our community to create opportunities that support social, economic, and environmental wellbeing. Our estate is home to community organisations, green spaces, sports facilities, cultural venues, and local businesses - all contributing to a vibrant and thriving area.

The Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
  • Investor in People (IiP) employer
  • Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (pro-rated for part-time staff) per year + statutory bank holidays
  • Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Season ticket / bicycle loan
  • Free eye test voucher

The Person

  • Law degree or currently studying law (or equivalent)
  • Experience in providing legal advice or casework
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with diverse groups
  • Confident using IT systems and databases
  • Interest in civil law and supporting local communities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Connections to/understanding of North Kensington or the surrounding area is highly desirable.

The application deadline is Sunday 3 August 2025 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.

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