Paralegal – Public Law & Community Care Department – Nottingham
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
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Grasp 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 undergoing part time LPC or SQE qualification.
* Work within practice, industry supplemental to academic training.
* Previous experience in either 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
* Previous experience within a law practice desirable
* Dealing with the public.
This is a full time, office-based position.
Office hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m to 5.30 p.m with 1 hour for lunch.
Salary is National Living Wage, currently £23,809.50 due to rise in line with legislation from 1 st April 2026.
We invite candidates to inform us in advance about any reasonable adjustments that they may require to take part in the selection procedure and interviews
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