Current Vacancies

Paralegal

Make a difference at Wales’ only Law Centre.

We are looking to recruit 2 paralegals to work with our solicitors and advisers from September 2025 to deliver social welfare law advice to some of the most vulnerable in our community 

The Speakeasy Law Centre is based in Cardiff and has given free legal advice for more than 30 years.  We employ and train solicitors to advise on debt, welfare benefits, housing and employment problems and a paralegal role with us can be the first step in a legal career in the third sector or private practice 

You will need to have a Law Degree (2:2 or above) or to have passed the GDL or SQE1  

You will have an interest in social welfare law and the third sector, and be passionate about helping people 

Starting at £23,000 pa for graduates but potentially higher with additional experience 

 Holiday entitlement: 35 days pa, including Bank Holidays and Christmas closing 

Closing date 11.59pm Wednesday 16 July 2025

TO APPLY:

Send a cv, covering letter and completed Declaration to warren.palmer@speakeasy.cymru

Closing date: 11.59pm Wednesday 16 July 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 29 July and Wednesday 30 July 2025

The position is subject to satisfactory references.

OUR ORGANISATION
The Speakeasy Law Centre has been tackling poverty in Cardiff for 30 years. We provide independent, expert legal advice to anyone living or working in Cardiff who is struggling with debt, benefits, housing or employment problems.

The Speakeasy Law Centre is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.