National Legal Service is a well-established Legal Aid law firm specialising in Family and Children law, we pride ourselves on our extensive training and development of our employees and we are committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and reflective in the diverse communities we serve.
We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.
As a Care Paralegal you be supporting the Supervising Solicitor with their caseloads attending on clients, drafting witness statements and applications, client care letters and dealing with matters up to a final hearing.
The Role:
· Assist Supervisor with caseloads
· Attending meetings and drafting notes
· Completing legal aid application forms and submitting through the CCMS portal
· Contacting courts and 3rd parties
· Drafting client care letters
· Instructing Counsel and preparing briefs
Requirements:
· You will have the relevant law degree
· Experience of working on Care Matters
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to manage demanding and conflicting caseloads
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
· A desire to progress your own career
National Legal Service is an ambitious legal firm within forward thinking environment, and we are looking for like-minded people to join our growing firm.
We are a modern, client focused firm known for our collaborative culture, high standards and commitment to innovation. Our team brings together diverse perspectives and experiences, creating an environment where ideas are valued and people can perform at their best.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £23,500.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Public Children Matters: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
