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19 September 2025
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Sophie Wells, childcare law paralegal at Reading Borough Council, has scooped Paralegal of the Year at the National Paralegal Awards, held this week in Birmingham

Wells runs her own caseload, handling care proceedings relating to issues such as neglect, criminal exploitation and mental health, and expects to qualify as a CILEX Lawyer by the end of this year. She advocates for the paralegal role, giving talks at schools and universities. 

Other winners included Pinsent Masons Vario, which took home the Centre of Excellence award. 

Jennifer Coupland, CEO of CILEX, which hosted the awards, said: ‘In every area of the legal sector, paralegals are making a powerful impact.’

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