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Application deadline 28 April 2024Calling all LPC students and graduates! Are you looking for a training contract which makes a difference in your local community? If so, apply now for this Trainee Solicitor post!You will be based within the Commercial &amp; Employment section of Legal Services (predominantly undertaking Contracts and Procurement work), but shall be expected to complete work in other areas of law in order to comply with the SRA training contract requirements.We are looking for candidates who:<ul><li>Are self-motivated;</li><li>Have a commitment to training and self-development; and</li><li>Wish to pursue a career in Local Authority law.</li></ul>A training contract within a local authority is a unique experience, which enables you to do work which is meaningful and purposeful to your wider local community and can provide an alternative legal career to private sector law firms.When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.Interviews will take place in person at County Hall, the week commencing 7th May, unless you request an interview via Microsoft Teams. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.This post is subject to a Standard DBS check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.For an informal discussion, please contact Robert Freeman, Senior Solicitor on 01273 336709.

Training Contract - local Council

About your new roleOur Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private sector and the public sector.  Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these and other specialist Casualty areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance and public sector teams and as part of our wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team.We are currently recruiting for an experienced Paralegal to join our dedicated Sports Team in Birmingham.Working in a dedicated Sports Team, you will be assisting Partners and Principal Associates in the defence of a wide range of claims, often high value and high profile, on behalf of sports’ governing bodies, competitors, sports clubs, and their insurers.As a Paralegal, you will assist with various tasks including general case management, undertaking factual and legal research, assisting with document reviews including e-Discovery, assisting with preparing witness statements, preparing instructions to Counsel and experts and reports to clients, preparing for and attending court hearings, attending client meetings and responding promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and other parties.The above is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. As a Paralegal you will also ensure that you comply with the relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.About YouYou will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:<ul><li>Experience of assisting with EL/PL personal injury claims is essential;</li><li>Experience of handling own casualty caseload is desirable;</li><li>A genuine interest in sport and sports related claims;</li><li>Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules;</li><li>Excellent written and other communication skills;</li><li>Excellent attention to detail;</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills;</li><li>Good time management and organisation skills;</li><li>Proficient IT skills;</li><li>Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work to strict deadlines;</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a team environment and on your own initiative.</li></ul>If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.Why work for usWeightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 10th overall employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2023 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer.Independent research shows "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans.As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;<ul><li>28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time)</li><li>Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment*</li><li>Healthcare cover/ Medicash</li><li>Pension plan</li><li>Life Insurance 4 x salary</li><li>Interest free travel loan scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service</li><li>Discounted gym membership</li><li>Discounted dental scheme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Offers &amp; discounts</li><li>Great reward and recognition scheme</li></ul>*there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.Please note<ul><li>We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.   </li><li>Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.</li><li>The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.</li><li>We are open to part time/job share applicants.</li></ul>Eligibility to work in the UKEligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment, or meet the Home office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Paralegal - casualty sports

Application deadline 26 April 2024WE ARE HIRING! Apply for our Casework Director role.Role Responsibilities:<ul><li>Undertaking administrative duties related to our digital school and academic materials.</li><li>Leading client cases, including reviewing student work before submission to a solicitor.</li><li>Legal drafting and composing letters of advice, under supervision.</li><li>Coordinating outreach projects and maintaining oversight of our undergraduate appeals program.</li></ul>Candidate Requirements:<ul><li>Exceptional organisational and communication skills.</li><li>Track record in law or a strong commitment to legal work.</li><li>Ideal candidates would be trainee solicitors or barristers still seeking pupillage.</li><li>Proficiency in IT.</li><li>A deep passion for legal education and expanding access to justice.</li></ul>Join us in making a difference in the legal community and beyond. We look forward to hearing from you!If you are interested in the role, please email <a href="mailto:hello@freedomlawclinic.org" target="_blank">hello@freedomlawclinic.org</a> by the 26th April @ 16:00.  We will be holding interviews for the role on the 10th May. For more details about us, visit our website <a href="https://freedomlawclinic.org/about-us/" target="_blank">https://freedomlawclinic.org/about-us/</a>

Casework Director

Application deadline 7 May 2024About The RoleThis role is an opportunity for a Paralegal to join a large in-house legal team and work on a broad range of matters. It will specifically involve supporting the Agreements, Information and Disputes (AID) team within legal services, consisting of five lawyers.The successful candidate will be required to work across areas of law including but not limited to information law, contracts, intellectual property, procurement, subsidy and state aid, insolvency, recoveries and public law. In addition to providing research, drafting and general support to the Fund’s lawyers, it is expected that the Paralegal will handle matters under supervision and use legal knowledge to improve the Fund’s internal processes and precedents.The bulk of the Paralegal’s workload will consist of legal support work however the candidate will also be expected to perform some administrative tasks and cover for the team’s administrative officer when required.Experience working in a fast paced in-house or private practice environment would be ideal with legal research and IT literacy an advantage. Knowledge of insolvency and debt recovery would be desirable.Interview Date: Week commencing 13th MayLocation: The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown. The role does not include any line management responsibilities. We have a hybrid approach to working - work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate.If you would like an informal conversation about the role specifically, please contact: <a href="mailto:Rachael.kemp@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">Rachael.kemp@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a>Any questions about the recruitment process, please email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk</a> On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below,Essential criteria<ul><li>Strong academic background with a law degree or undergraduate degree and law conversion qualification;</li><li>Experience working within a Legal office environment</li><li>Knowledge of and/or interest in gaining experience in an arms length public body;</li><li>Good communication and organisational skills to work effectively with a broad range of people.</li></ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Understanding and application of public and/or charity law;</li><li>Experience with insolvency and debt recovery;</li><li>Legal experience as a paralegal/advisor;</li><li>Proficient with computer systems including Outlook, Microsoft Teams and online file management databases.</li></ul>Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)

Paralegal - in-house

Application deadline 9 May 2024. We reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.A exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our community-guided organisation, with an ambitious and exciting vision, in the heart of Portobello, West London for a 12 month fixed-term contract.You will provide support to our Cost-of-Living Crisis Clinic Consultant to co-ordinate the efficient service delivery of our busy Cost-of-Living Crisis Clinics, used by clients who need assistance to make successful applications for: welfare benefits; social housing; lower utility and broadband tariffs; and crisis and general grants.   You will work with a wide range of people internally and externally, providing support and supervision to volunteer advisers and helping clients.You will be a confident communicator who will have the right blend and balance of strong administration skills with excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills and legal knowledge, working for a charity supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community.This role is central to Westway Trust’s commitment to deliver activities and events to the benefit of the North Kensington community. You will also work from and help to co-ordinate the delivery of our Cost-of-Living Crisis Clinic at our outreach site, St Luke’s Community Centre, EC1V.Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:General Duties<ul><li>Being the initial point of contact; receiving calls and emails from clients and referring agencies, and booking client appointments in an efficient and timely manner</li><li>Setting up and clearing away after Cost-of-Living Crisis Clinic sessions, (currently, Tuesdays, at St Luke’s Community Centre, 90 Central Street, Islington, EC1, and Wednesdays at Westway Trust, 1 Thorpe Close, Ladbroke Grove, W10).  Sessions start at 9.00am and finish around 1.00pm</li><li>Meeting, greeting and orienting (showing where the facilities are and H&amp;S guidance) clients and volunteers</li><li>Triaging clients on to our database and referring clients who are out of scope to other relevant organisations</li><li>Assisting clients to complete online and paper forms both face-to-face and remotely</li><li>Liaising in a positive manner with our stakeholders, eg. clients, other teams within Westway Trust, our funder, a City Law firm, and our hosts, Westway Trust and St Luke’s Community Centre</li><li>Responsibility for monitoring our work, completing simple reports, writing case studies, making sure volunteers complete their data entry after advising clients, and running case management statistics using AdvicePro, our case management system) (training on AdvicePro will be provided)</li><li>Recruiting, inducting, training and supervising volunteers both corporate (from the City) and lay (students and local residents)</li><li>Casework; writing up case notes about clients helped</li><li>Attending relevant meetings and training and keeping resources up-to-date</li><li>General administration including: photocopying, scanning and record keeping, and coordinating the general day-to-day activities of the Cost-of-Living Crisis Clinics</li><li>Effectively contributing to make our Cost-of-Living Crisis Clinics high performing in line with the values of Westway Trust</li></ul>Appeals &amp; Representation DutiesResponsibility for our legal appeals representation service, including:<ul><li>Triaging clients, including reading appellant’s hearing bundles to assess the merits of their case</li><li>Case management of appellants’ appeal cases, (ie, smooth management of appellants' cases from inception to post-hearing)</li><li>Attending hearings</li><li>Guiding and case managing lawyers/law students on applications for leave to appeal/set aside to the Upper Tribunal/Judiciary, (from the Lower Tribunal).  Full training will be given</li></ul>Qualifications: You will have or be working towards a law degree or equivalent. Knowledge and Experience:<ul><li>A good understanding of the law in any jurisdiction</li><li>Experience of providing an efficient, customer focused service, with a personable and collaborative approach and ability to provide, develop and maintaining friendly positive relationships with customers, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders</li><li>Good time management and organisational skills</li><li>Excellent administrative skills</li><li>High level of IT skills. Experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and database software (we use AdvicePro)</li></ul>Personal Skills:<ul><li>Good people management/awareness skills</li><li>Good communication and presentation skills, orally and in writing.</li><li>Ability to work independently and on own initiative with minimum supervision</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-cultural and diverse environment</li><li>An inquisitive mind and good problem solver</li><li>Interest in civil law</li><li>Good memory and research skills</li><li>Demonstrable understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion</li></ul>Connections to/understanding of North Kensington or the surrounding area is highly desirableBenefits of working for Westway Trust:<ul><li>Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington</li><li>Investor in People (IiP) employer</li><li>Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (pro-rated for part-time staff) per year + statutory bank holidays</li><li>Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Sick pay scheme</li><li>Season ticket / bicycle loan</li><li>Free eye test voucher</li></ul>

Paralegal - public law - 12 months part time FTC

Application deadline 26 April 2024This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a paralegal. You will work within the Legal Team, and more broadly as part of the Finance Legal and Information Directorate, to support the organisation in negotiating its contracts with partners, donors, supporters and suppliers.  You will assist with embedding good governance and providing accurate, relevant advice and guidance across various practice areas, including charity law, IP, advertising and fundraising compliance. You will have at least a Batchelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent, together with a strong understanding of commercial law and charity regulations.  Good communication, negotiation and collaboration skills essential, alongside working knowledge of Microsoft Office (notably Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Please bear in mind that when you write your response to our application questions, you demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role requirements and how well UNICEF UK’s values and mission aligns with yours. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT to generate your answers, will automatically exclude your application from our recruitment process.In order to complete your application, please download the following:Job Description– this includes the criteria for the role, which you will need to respond to as part of your applicationOur Shared Commitment – our organisational values. Please demonstrate how you meet these in your application.Benefits – UNICEF UK salaries and benefits are benchmarked against other organisations in the charity sector.Fair and Inclusive Recruitment – Read to see how we support you throughout your candidate journey.

Paralegal  - children's rights

Application deadline 30 April 2024If you are excited by the idea of practicing international law, but crave the teamwork, mentoring and direct client contact that a smaller office offers, we may be the firm for you. Our 100 lawyers in London work closely with our teams in markets worldwide, from Paris to New York, Silicon Valley to Shanghai. We focus globally and in London on three sectors: Technology &amp; Innovation, Energy &amp; Infrastructure (E&amp;I) and Finance.In 2022, our London Corporate group closed over 320 growth financings and tech M&amp;A deals on behalf of some of the most exciting innovators in the market. Our E&amp;I team also advised on some of the most important energy and infrastructure projects here in the UK, and across Europe, Asia and Africa. We also have teams focused on finance; capital markets; M&amp;A; tax; cyber, privacy and data innovation; employment and dispute resolution.Whether you’re looking to start your law career or join us from another firm, our London office offers a dynamic, collaborative environment. We offer a comprehensive training program, including academies focused on developing business skills as you advance. And we will ensure you connect with mentors and have opportunities to make a social impact through a world-renowned pro-bono programme.Our Training ProgramOur training program, which commences in August, is designed to provide you with everything you will need to succeed:<ol><li>Exposure to a variety of practice areas To help you explore all the different areas in which we practice and gain the critical skills necessary to qualify, you will sit six, four-month seats to include both contentious and transactional seats. You will be supervised by a partner for each seat, and also receive coaching and mentoring from our entire team.</li><li>Support from a dedicated trainee partner London Partner Sushila Nayak heads our UK trainee program. She will help ensure you have a varied set of assignments and skill-building opportunities. She will also work with you on an individual basis to understand your interests, identify your strengths and help you address any challenges that come up.</li><li>Extensive feedback You will receive regular appraisals across the two-year training experience to help you gain the most from your training.</li></ol>What We Look For in Trainee CandidatesWe welcome candidates with different experiences and backgrounds. We look for a commitment to excellence. Applicants for our graduate trainee program should have achieved or be on track for a 2:1 degree (in any discipline). Law undergraduates can apply from their penultimate year onward. Non-law undergraduates can apply from their final year onward.As part of our graduate recruitment process, we are using the Rare Contextual Recruitment System. This is a specially developed system which allows us to measure candidates' achievements in the context of their socioeconomic background. Using this system means we can better understand candidates' achievements, and identify those that have performed exceptionally well from a range of diverse backgrounds.Training Contract Only RouteWe offer a direct training contract application route, designed primarily for those who are unable to complete a vacation scheme with us. This is part of our commitment to ensuring equal access to our opportunities – we recognise that not all our applicants will be able to attend a vacation scheme with us.The application window for our Training Contract Only route is open from 2 January 2024 until 30 April 2024. To apply for a direct training contract please submit an online application form by 11.59pm on 30 April 2024. Please note we do not recruit on a rolling basis.

Training Contract - 2024/25

Application deadline 9 May 2024Child Care Department Background:Applauded by The Legal 500 has ‘an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team’, our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories for its expertise in all aspects of child care law.Our Child Care Law department approaches each case with a level of understanding only achievable through specializing in Child Care law. The key aspect of our work is assisting guardians to represent a child and representing parents. We act for children, parents and family members to provide expert advice to adopted parents and the birth parents who are considering adoption. The department also advises same-sex couples on child care matters, including child care arrangements following divorce, separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, adoption, co-parenting and surrogacy.Setting us apart from other firms, the Child Care Law department consists of members of the Law Society Children and Family Panel Members. The majority are also members of the Association for the Lawyers for Children, and of Resolution (formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association). Duncan Lewis is one of few firms in the UK that are on the Lord Chancellor’s International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. We have acquired a number of kite-marks and accreditations which are testament to the quality of the specialised work our staff undertake. We have had several high profile cases, which have been reported, which include caste, underage marriages and international elements.Main Responsibilities of the Role:<ul><li>Report directly to Department Director</li><li>Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs</li><li>Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction; child protection issues; special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li><li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li><li>Dealing with correspondence</li><li>Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li><li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li><li>Ensuring compliance with file management</li></ul>Key Skills Required:<ul><li>Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Child Care Law</li><li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li><li>Legal experience as a Child Care Paralegal/Advisor</li><li>Clear understanding and application of Children Laws</li><li>Business acumen and the ability to market the Company</li><li>Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people</li><li>Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance</li><li>Committed team player, self -motivated and professional</li><li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills</li></ul>What we offer<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>A fantastic supportive team</li><li>Excellent progression opportunities</li><li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li></ul>The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.Equal Opportunities:Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Paralegal - Children Law

Application deadline 29 April 2024OverviewThe Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) assists the Public Guardian with her statutory function which protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance. We are an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), set up in 2007 following the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act of 2005.OPG is responsible for registering lasting powers of attorney (LPA) and enduring powers of attorney (EPA) and supervising deputies who are appointed by the Court of Protection.OPG is a fantastic place to work offering a range of development opportunities.  The OPG has signed up to the ‘Time to Change’ pledge which supports mental health in the workplace, as well as recently receiving a health and wellbeing charter accreditation as we are committed to developing a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve.OPG is aiming to have a Digital Power of Attorney in place that meets our customer and stakeholder needs. We aim to have a multiskilled, flexible workforce, working within office/home based locations to meet civil service environment.Job Description, Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo ensure the Public Guardian’s cases are fully prepared to proceed to Court.The successful applicants will be required to;-<ul><li>Have good communication skills and a commitment to ensuring deadlines are met.</li><li>Ensure attention to detail in written work.</li><li>Capable of working flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintain good relationships with all colleagues, particularly lawyers, investigators and case workers.</li><li>To assist OPG lawyers in the preparation and progression of legal matters), with an early review of the case to ensure all documents are received from parties and COP.</li><li>While the lawyer will have overall ownership of the case, you will also be responsible for the case from court application to closure.</li></ul>Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:<ul><li>To ensure the Public Guardian (or those representing her) are fully prepared to present cases in Court.</li><li>To assist OPG lawyers, in the preparation and progression of matters through the Court of Protection (COP), with an early review of the case to ensure all documents are received from parties and COP. You will retain ownership of the case from court application to closure.</li><li>This is a fast-paced environment, where you must be able to manage and prioritise your work, through the life of a case including regular reviews and closure.</li><li>To provide administrative support to OPG Lawyers (including the wider Legal Team), to ensure effective delivery of all targets.</li><li>Following instructions from client departments.</li><li>Giving client departments and members of the public, legal information.</li><li>Engaging with the legal team’s client base, to improve and maintain positive working relationships.</li><li>Managing a caseload.</li><li>Inputting case information into the legal case management system and legacy systems accurately.</li><li>Preparing, drafting and proof-reading court forms and witness statements to a consistently high standard.</li><li>Conduct and review and decision making on severance cases.</li><li>Gathering formal statements and evidence from parties and witnesses; and other important documents for Lawyers to review for use in Court.</li><li>Independently considering incoming correspondence and draft responses to standard correspondence, with lawyer oversight.</li><li>Collating and creating Court Bundles and an index following instructions from the lawyer with conduct.</li><li>Filing and general administrative work.</li><li>Interpreting court orders and determining next steps in the matter and actioning administrative steps.</li><li>Providing administrative support to Lawyers which may include, accompanying them to Court, taking notes during Court Hearings or round table meetings.</li><li>Working from lawyer’s instructions, both written and verbal and managing their diaries.</li><li>Carry out directed legal research for the lawyer with conduct.</li><li>Arranging meetings such as case conferences, teleconferences and advocates meetings with respondents, investigators, Counsel, and external Solicitors.</li><li>Liaising with parties to court proceedings, counsel, other external agencies, and members of the public by different methods of communication.</li><li>Be able to identify and refer complex or potentially urgent matters requiring escalation.</li><li>Be able to work both independently and in partnership with the lawyers to help progress and conclude matters. Including carrying out post-litigation tasks to ensure the full closure of a matter.</li><li>Supporting and helping to deliver on projects towards the continuous improvement of the Legal Team’s work.</li><li>Meeting any relevant Impact Indicators and Service Standard targets in respect of the Legal Team.</li><li>Taking part in the development and delivery of training materials to our client base to improve their legal knowledge.</li><li>Keep up to date with any relevant changes in legislation, law, policies and procedures and align your practice with these so that you can continue delivering effective and professional service.</li><li>This role requires the jobholder to travel to other OPG sites and other venues as/when required.</li><li>There may be a requirement to manage staff.</li><li>Handling and storing confidential information.</li></ul>Skills &amp; QualificationsEssential Criteria:<ul><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office computer packages i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, OneNote, Presentations and PowerPoint.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Flexible approach to dealing with the changing nature of the work.</li><li>Ability to independently plan and manage a caseload, analyse physical data and use your own judgment to make decisions, whilst working to tight deadlines</li><li>Accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to work across all grades and areas of OPG, MoJ and other government departments and to work to deliver competing priorities.</li><li>Experience of working in a legal environment</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Legal qualification, including but not limited to; law degree, qualifying law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law, CiLex, LPC, BPC.</li><li>Experience in casework</li><li>Knowledge of court procedures and government regulations.</li><li>Knowledge of MCA, Code of Practice, LPA &amp; EPA Regulations.</li></ul>Application ProcessSift:Please provide a CV and a supporting personal statement of no more than 750 words setting out how your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role.The CV and supporting statement should demonstrate your experience against the essential criteria, and if possible, the desirable criteria required for this role.The supporting statement must provide evidence of: -<ul><li>Dealing with a changing nature of work.</li><li>Planning and managing a caseload.</li><li>Analysing physical data and using your own judgment to make decisions.</li><li>Working to tight deadlines.</li></ul>Interview:If you are successful at sift, you will be invited to an interview which will use the Civil Service Success Profiles. At interview candidates should expect strength-based questions and behaviour-based questions on the following Civil Service Behaviours:<ul><li>Working Together (Level 2)</li><li>Managing a Quality Service (Level 2)</li><li>Delivering at Pace (Level 2)</li></ul>Information relating to strength-based assessments are not given in advance of interviews.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.Interviews will be held on Microsoft Teams.Reasonable Adjustments: At OPG we are committed to ensuring our workplace remains diverse and inclusive place to work. We want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any reasonable adjustments for any aspect of the selection process, do not hesitate to get in contact with us.For further information on benefits of working for OPG, such as our Flexible Working Opportunities, please check the candidate information pack attached to this advert. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, we may offer you an alternative role at the same or lower grade should one be available.

Legal Caseworker/Paralegal - multiple

Application deadline: 9 May 2024Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does.Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an ‘outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited.We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. Training and diversity are at the heart of Duncan Lewis, and we remain proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please apply online with your details and CV.Crime Department BackgroundChambers and Partners rank our crime department for its reputation for well-prepared, high-quality work. Our case building excellence is based on a sound knowledge of the criminal justice system and the ability to assemble first-rate evidence and documentation. A number of our solicitors are police station representatives and can offer free 24/7 representation at all police station interviews as well as at pre-charge investigations. In addition, the department has a number of Higher Courts Advocates providing representation for serious matters such as murder and rape. Our solicitors regularly represent clients at the Youth Court, Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and Court of Appeal.Our crime department has been involved in many high profile and complex cases and understand the consequential impact of being involved in a criminal process can have working with clients to mitigate the effects. The department’s specialism includes appealing sentences/ convictions via judicial review, representation at the Court of Appeal and assisting with applications for Criminal Cases Review Commission injustice reviews in the Court Martial and Service Civilian Court.Main Responsibilities of the Role:<ul><li>Report directly to Department Director</li><li>Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs</li><li>Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Crime matters (LAA Funded and Private client work)</li><li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li><li>Dealing with correspondence</li><li>Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency</li><li>Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence</li><li>Attending conferences and court</li><li>Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li><li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li><li>Ensuring compliance with file management.</li></ul>Key Skills Required:<ul><li>Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of Criminal Law</li><li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li><li>Legal experience as an Crime Paralegal/Advisor</li><li>Clear understanding and application of Criminal Laws</li><li>Business acumen and the ability to market the Company</li><li>Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people</li><li>Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance</li><li>Committed team player, self -motivated and professional</li><li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills</li></ul>What we offer<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>A fantastic supportive team</li><li>Excellent progression opportunities</li><li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li></ul>The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.Equal Opportunities:Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

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