Paralegal – Public Law & Community Care (Human Rights) Department – Nottingham
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Paralegal required – Nottingham office, Public Law & Community Care (Human Rights) Department.
An opportunity has arisen for a paralegal to join our busy Public Law & Community Care team based in Nottingham City Centre.
Job Purpose:
* Advise and represent clients.
* Maintain efficiency and profitability of the Department.
* Progress with a view to securing a recognised period of training (formerly known as a training contract).
* Undertake fee-earning responsibilities to support principal caseworkers.
* Undertake legal research, drafting of proformas and Court documents as necessary.
* Support senior caseworkers working on progression and management of case files.
* Act as fee earner undertaking tasks delegated by senior caseworkers.
* Comply with SQM (Specialist Quality Mark) and all internal transaction criteria and procedures.
* Assist and participate with training initiatives taken by the firm.
* Act as “next friend” and promote training initiatives of new recruits and promoted staff.
* Comply with the firm’s Office Manual.
* Maintain client confidentiality and legal professional privilege.
* Actively promote office relations with clients, their families and potential new clients (public relations).
Person Specification:
Skills
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Understanding of legal procedures, court protocol, and rules of evidence.
* Ability to record meticulously.
* Computer or ICT familiarity.
* Ability to attract clients and referrals.
* Understanding of costs awareness.
* Successful completion of or ongoing part-time LPC or SQE qualification.
* Work within practice, industry, or related to academic training.
* Previous experience in a legal or non-legal client-facing capacity is desirable but not essential.
* Experience of the legal aid system is preferred but not required.
Experience:
* No prior experience required; an initial step into private practice.
* Experience dealing with the public is advantageous.
This is a full-time, office-based position. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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