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Paralegal - Court of Protection & Education - Brighton/Gatwick, Gatwick
Location: Gatwick, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 0fbdd97cdb6e
Job Views: 5
Posted: 02.06.2025
Expiry Date: 17.07.2025
Job Description:
Our Team
There is an exciting opportunity available in our Public Law and Human Rights team working alongside solicitors, mainly within Education and Court of Protection.
The team works nationally, assisting clients to appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal on EHCP appeals and disability discrimination claims. They handle judicial review cases, school exclusions, complaints, and safeguarding issues, often working with schools and colleges. Responsibilities include drafting letters before action, applications to the Tribunal, reviewing client documents, creating chronologies, applying for public funding, liaising with experts, and taking witness statements.
In Court of Protection work, the focus is on working with adults and young people transitioning into adulthood from 16. The team handles Health and Welfare applications, including deprivation of liberty cases. Tasks include reviewing records, visiting clients, attending court, drafting documents, liaising with parties, and applying for legal aid.
Our department is ranked highly in Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500, known for high-profile cases and a national reputation in test cases, with offices across the country.
About You
This role suits a motivated individual interested in Public Law & Human Rights. The candidate should:
* Hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent
* Have paralegal or public law experience, preferably in the above areas
* Possess excellent client care skills and sensitivity
* Have strong analytical and organizational skills
* Be IT literate with attention to detail
* Be capable of working independently and in a team
* Knowledge of legal aid systems is desirable
We value:
* Pioneering and imaginative outlook
* Approachability and caring nature
* Tenacity
* Efficiency
* Integrity
If you thrive in a busy environment and adapt well to challenges, we will provide training and support for this rewarding role.
Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You
* 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days
* Flexible pension schemes
* Volunteering days: two paid days annually
* Westfield Health membership and Aviva Digital GP services
* Well-being initiatives and flexible working options
* Recognition as one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability, supporting our colleagues and communities.
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