Job Description

Fixed Term Contract Graduate Paralegal (Childcare) - Derby and Mansfield

We are currently inviting applications from law graduates for the following position:

2 x Paralegal - Childcare (12 months FTC)

Our busy Childcare department in Derby and Mansfield are growing fast and now needs additional support for its advocacy and administrative work across the childcare spectrum. Working alongside our acknowledged childcare specialists, the successful applicants must be able to offer meaningful knowledge and a passion for Childcare law. We are seeking graduates with strong written, verbal and research skills. Our focus is finding candidates who can bring passion and enthusiasm, along with a desire to progress, develop and bring all of yourselves to this role.

The role will enable the successful candidate to develop their knowledge in childcare, as well their written and advocacy skills.

You should be a recent graduate with the kind of positive attitude and proven ability that will make your contribution valuable from day 1.

Benefits will include:

competitive salary

cash awards for achievement/recognition

pension scheme with employer's contributions

generous annual holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday

support for CPD/education, where appropriate

genuine career opportunities in a fast-growing practice

family-oriented employment practices

friendly, professional office environments located in the centre of Mansfield and Derby, close to the railway station and with excellent access to all amenities.

Elliot Mather LLP is one of the foremost legal firms in the East Midlands, employing around 180 people across our offices in Chesterfield, Mansfield, Derby and Nottingham.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our employees.

This role is subject to a fixed term contract of 12 months, commencing at the start of August 2025, which could be extended and made permanent subject to the circumstances of the Practice at the end of the term.

To apply for this opportunity. please send us your up to date CV together with a covering letter that highlights why you wish to apply for this role, passion for childcare as an area of law and also any relevant skills or interests you possess. hr@elliotmather.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Transport links
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Expected start date: 04/08/2025