Lawstop, a dynamic legal aid law practice, seeks a top calibre paralegal/caseworker to work full-time, starting as soon as possible after interview. Previous experience working in a legal environment and knowledge of legal aid is very desirable.
The position will involve conducting initial client interviews and recording their instructions, advising clients, communicating with external bodies, time recording, and general administrative duties.
We require a mature, self-motivated individual with excellent spoken and written communication skills, the ability to quickly absorb legal information and to conduct legal research. You will have very good organisational and time management skills and be able to produce documents to tight deadlines. Patience and tact are necessary as you will be assisting vulnerable people.
This long-term position would be ideal for a person seeking experience in public law and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
· Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs
· Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Public Law matters
· Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
· Dealing with correspondence
· Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,
· Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence
· Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)
· Attending conferences and court
· Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
- Manage case billing, including accurate time recording, file costing, and submission of Legal Aid claims/invoices
· Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
· Ensuring compliance with file management.
Key Skills:
· Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of LAA funded Public Law
· A strong academic background with a Law degree
· Legal experience as an Public Law Paralegal/Advisor
· Clear understanding and application of Public Law
· Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people
· Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
· Committed team player, self -motivated and professional
· Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
Personal Attributes
- Compassionate and patient when dealing with vulnerable individuals
- Resilient and able to manage a busy and demanding caseload
- Detail-oriented with high standards of accuracy, particularly in billing and file management
- Professional, reliable, and self-motivated
Training & Development
We offer strong supervision, ongoing training, and development opportunities. We actively support career progression within Public Law and Legal Aid work.
Working Hours
- Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 5.30pm
- Flexible and part-time arrangements may be considered
Salary
Starting at £25,000 dependent on experience
Start Date
As soon as possible following interview
Recruitment Process
Applicants may be required to complete a written task prior to interview.
Equal Opportunities & GDPR
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We guarantee an interview for candidates who disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements of the role.
All recruitment activity is conducted in full compliance with GDPR and applicable data protection legislation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nottingham NG1 2AS
