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Application deadline: 20 March 2025 23.59pmAbout Leigh Day We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We’re not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases, and our areas of practice include discrimination in the workplace, defective products, financial services, and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.About the team Our Human Rights team act for individuals, groups and organisations which brings challenges against public authorities (such as government bodies, local authorities and agencies), in a range of areas such as civil liberties, human rights, discrimination and employment rights.Overall purpose for this role<ul><li>To provide a reliable and efficient support service&nbsp;for clients and assist with general administration of group claims.</li><li>To assist the firm in achieving its stated professional and commercial objectives.</li><li>To undertake a wide variety of paralegal and administrative tasks as set outin the job description&nbsp;</li></ul>Person specification&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Genuine interest in working with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about providing access to justice to all.&nbsp; Commitment to human rights.</li><li>Previous experience in a legal firm along with demonstrable knowledge of drafting legal documentation and correspondence and conducting legal and factual research.</li><li>Ability to manage own workload in a busy environment to a consistently high standard and timely manner.</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to client care.</li><li>Proven ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with a wide range of clients and various stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in interviewing and liaising with clients and taking witness statements, dealing with clients sensitively and managing difficult conversations and&nbsp;taking accurate and full attendance notes of client instructions.</li><li>Proven ability to work and contribute to a team environment; </li><li>Good academic background with legal qualifications (Degree, GDL, LPC etc.).</li><li>Proficient user of Microsoft Office, with experience of Practice / Case Management Systems and electronic disclosure review platforms.</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure.</li><li>At least one years’ experience in personal injury litigation </li><li>Experience of dealing with vulnerable clients</li></ul>Desirable •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At least one years’ experience in personal injury litigation&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience of dealing with vulnerable clients &nbsp;Salary£27,500, plus benefits

Paralegal - Human Rights - Leigh Day

Closing date: 10.00 am 21st March 2025We are looking for a Paralegal for our London office. &nbsp;To provide casework and administrative support to Fee Earning members of staff&nbsp;Duties and Responsibilities&nbsp;(a) CaseworkTo the extent commensurate with experience and to the extent directed by the Fee Earner to conduct casework within the firm’s selected areas of legal practice and to support the casework done by the Fee Earner, in particular:&nbsp;<ul><li>to assist in the preparation of bundles and the collation of documents</li><li>to conduct legal research- to arrange and conduct meetings with clients, sometimes including travel to meet with clients at locations outside of the office</li><li>to draft letters, witness statements, chronologies, applications and other documents- to attend court to issue proceedings and applications and to clerk on counsel</li><li>to take new client calls and provide summaries for fee earners- to conduct casework in compliance with the Legal Aid Agency requirements</li><li>to ensure that casework is profitable and that steps are taken to maximise profitability- to instruct and manage the work of counsel, experts and agents within the firm’s written procedures.</li><li>to complete public funding forms and conditional fee agreements- to assist with the prompt billing and costing of files</li><li>to identify and exploit opportunities to expand and develop the firm’s casework- to record time spent on casework&nbsp;</li></ul>(b) Administrative support<ul><li>to take responsibility for filing the incoming and outgoing post</li><li>to keep the firm’s diaries and other central records up to date</li><li>to ensure that all paper files and electronic files are managed and are up to date</li><li>to work with other staff to ensure that the office and the casework is run smoothly and efficiently, covering the work of others where required</li><li>to print out letters and collate enclosures for letters</li><li>to print out standard letters on cases</li></ul>Salary £27,000 per annum.Whilst the position does not guarantee a training contract, or SQE training equivalent, we recruit trainees from our paralegals, and it is anticipated that the right candidate will be able to pursue a training contract or the new equivalent after 12 months of working at DPG.Person specificationEssential: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Analytical ability (being able to think like a lawyer).&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A demonstrable interest in civil liberties, anti-racism, equality and social justice, through work history, campaigning or other means.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Communication skills that can engage clients, build trust and advocate, particularly with disadvantaged people and/or people who have English as a second language, mental health needs or learning disabilities.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An ability to write clearly in plain English.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attention to detail, organisational skills &amp; excellent time management. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IT skills - ability to type, computer literacy and a willingness to use, and aptitude for, developing skills in the use of information technology.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to use initiative at work, work independently, input ideas and help develop the firm. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to conduct legal research and keep up to date with legal developments in relevant areas.Desirable: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge and/or experience of legal aid.Our AAPA team currently consists of three &nbsp;partners, two consultant and eight solicitors. The lawyers tend to have developed areas of expertise such as discrimination, immigration detention or inquests which is something we encourage.The lawyers have their own caseloads. Junior lawyers also assist senior lawyers on their cases.All our casework is supervised internally at regular intervals. The types of cases you would work on would depend upon the needs of the firm as well as your experience and interests.The team has weekly meetings at which issues arising out of our cases are discussed. Team members also take part in external meetings and events relevant to our work and are expected to attend such events in the evening as necessary. We consider discussion necessary to maintain the very high standard of representation that we provide.We are committed to making DPG a great place to work and aim to retain our staff. This is a central value for us. We want to employ the best people we can, and therefore positively encourage suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you think you may need reasonable adjustments and would like to discuss this before applying, you can speak confidentially to Leonie Porter who you can contact directly at <a href="mailto:lporter@dpglaw.co.uk" target="_blank">lporter@dpglaw.co.uk</a>.How to applyPlease complete all parts of the application form and return to us by email by the deadline.Interviews: Suitable candidates will be invited to attend a skills test and invited to attend an interview in the week of 1st April 2025

Paralegal (potential Training Contract) - Actions Against Public Authorities - Deighton Pierce Glynn (DPG)

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on Monday 31 March 2025.Job Term: Fixed term – 9 months (with possibility of an extension of a further 3 months)&nbsp; Location: London SE1 Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week) Salary: £26,924 – £33,494 pro rata (including London weighting) depending on experience 	 Pension: 7% pension contribution Leave: 33 days pro rata (including public holidays) Probation period: 6 month probation period Reports to: Housing SupervisorWe are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to join our legal team as a Paralegal to assist our Housing and Public Law solicitors. This is a fixed term (nine months with the possibility of an extension for a further three months), part-time role (three days a week). This is an exciting role, offering opportunities for growth and development, to build your housing and public law experience and knowledge through working on emerging issues affecting victims of trafficking, and effecting change for this hugely vulnerable group.&nbsp;The role involves providing housing and public law advice and representation to survivors of trafficking and slavery under a legal aid contract. The focus of the role will be to work primarily on housing cases.We are a friendly, multidisciplinary team and this role offers the opportunity to learn and develop skills under supervision about housing and public law. You would also take part in regular meetings and discussions with colleagues practising immigration, compensation, working in finance, fundraising and operations, and who are involved in cutting edge policy work and improving survivor participation in the sector.With significant changes to trafficking, modern slavery and immigration law and policy, this is a critical time for survivors of trafficking and labour exploitation in the UK. ATLEU is at the forefront of this vital and fast-moving area of law, bringing high-profile strategic challenges that shape the way the law develops and strengthening the protections for all survivors of trafficking.&nbsp;Legal advice is an essential component in obtaining the support, safety and redress that survivors need to move forward. ATLEU works intensively with survivors over several years often assisting with multiple matters, helping to regularise their immigration status, obtain identification as a victim of trafficking, access treatment, support and appropriate housing, and claim compensation.&nbsp;ATLEU welcomes applications from candidates with different levels of experience. It is envisaged that candidates may include those at the start of their legal career with limited casework experience and more experienced candidates currently practising in legal aid with housing or public law experience. If you are at the start of your career or even if you have more experience but are new to working with survivors of trafficking, we welcome your application. We offer internal training for all new starters if they are less familiar with trafficking work. Each member of the team also has a training budget for additional professional development.We are looking for candidates who are intelligent, resilient, exceptional communicators and passionate about ATLEU’s mission and values. &nbsp;We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.&nbsp;We particularly welcome applicants from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.Application process&nbsp;To apply please email your CV, a covering letter, and an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form to our Head of OperationsPlease quote “Job Ref: 2025/Paralegal” in the subject of your email.Please ensure that the cover letter:<ul><li>Sets out why you wish to work for ATLEU</li><li>Addresses the criteria contained in the Person Specification</li><li>Demonstrates your competency for the role.</li></ul>Please ensure that we have a contact telephone number or email address so that we are able to contact you easily and in confidence.Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised by close of business on Thursday 3rd April 2025.Interviews will be held during the week beginning 7 April 2025.

Paralegal - Housing / Public Law - ATLEU

Deadline 31 March 2025Hudgell Solicitors is proud to be one of the country’s most progressive and experienced law firms. We are fiercely committed to ‘Righting Wrongs’ by fighting for our clients, standing up for the vulnerable and giving a voice to those seeking justice.For more than 25 years we’ve provided down-to-earth legal advice for individuals involved in complex cases such as medical negligence, personal and criminal injuries, incidents abroad, civil liberties, as well as involvement in high-profile public inquiries and inquests.You will be joining an award-winning firm – recognised as a Leading Firm by the Legal 500 Guide and listed as one of the ‘Best 200 Law Firms in the UK’ by The Times newspaper year after year.We are 100% committed to our clients, our people and the community.With offices in Hull and Manchester, we are a growing and developing firm, whose agile and adaptable approach promises an exciting career.About the RoleWe are looking to recruit a paralegal to provide assistance in our Medical Negligence Department based in our Manchester Office. &nbsp;This is a busy and challenging role which offers a great opportunity for rewarding client work.We are keen to hear from experienced paralegals, with a background in a Medical Negligence role. &nbsp;The successful candidate will be commercially minded with strong communication skills, who thrive in a friendly team environment. &nbsp;This is a great opportunity to work on high-profile cases and to make a difference in someone’s life!Have a Law Degree and/or at least 1 year of experience in a paralegal/legal assistance role. Be committed to delivering excellent client care/ service. Be able to work sympathetically and effectively with a wide range of clients with differing needs. Have excellent organisational skills and time management skills. Be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure. Have the ability to use your initiative, work independently, input ideas and help develop the company. Have the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients alike. Be keen to learn, interested in driving your own career progression and be proactive in taking ownership of this.Competitive salary with bonus opportunities Hybrid and flexible working Wellbeing initiatives Supportive, approachable and Friendly working environment. Commitment to personal development.NB We have a number of our junior legal team members who have embarked on self-initiated SQE based qualification routes. Where possible, we support such students to sign off their experience as QWE where for example they have gained relevant experience working in a paralegal role.

Paralegal - Medical Negligence - Hudgell Solicitors

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWe’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is ‘we're legal and financial experts that care’ – something you’ll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.Our TeamOur Public Law and Human Rights team undertakes a range of work in the areas of judicial review, social care, healthcare and medical treatment, mental capacity and Court of Protection welfare and deprivation of liberty disputes, education and civil liberties (including inquests and actions against the police).Our lawyers are experts in their fields. Our Public Law and Human Rights department is ranked as a leader in a range of fields in both Chambers &amp; Partners 2025 and Legal 500 2025 directories. Many of our solicitors are ranked individually. We are instructed in interesting and often high profile, cutting-edge cases. We have forged a national reputation for our work on test cases. We have a national reach, with public law teams in ten offices across the country.We hold Legal Aid Agency contracts in public law, community care and actions against the police. We are instructed by privately funded individuals, professional associations and institutions, including national and local charities and other voluntary organisations. We work closely with our colleagues and teams in Irwin Mitchell to provide a holistic service to our clientsYour Role and What You'll Be DoingWe currently have a paralegal opportunity within the Public Law and Human Rights Department in our London office to undertake casework and support on a range of public law and human rights cases.About You<ul><li>A paralegal with public law or human rights experience. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the areas of work referred to above. </li><li>Successful candidates will have excellent client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs. As a firm we are committed to protecting clients’ rights and the successful candidate should also have good communication skills in order to be able to work effectively with a range of people. </li><li>Candidates will also be expected to have excellent analytical and organisational skills, be committed to teamwork, take a thorough approach to documenting their work, be IT literate, attentive to detail, and have the ability to use their own initiative. A working knowledge of legal aid systems is also desirable. This position would suit well-motivated individuals with intelligence, ambition, lateral thinking skills and sound judgement. You must hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent.</li></ul>If you thrive on being busy and can adapt well to new challenges, then we will give you all the training and support you’ll need to help you succeed in this highly rewarding role.We’re proud of our values, and we’re looking for people who share them:<ul><li>To be pioneering with an imaginative outlook</li><li>To be approachable and caring</li><li>To be tenacious in the pursuit of our objectives</li><li>To be efficient in the provision of our services</li><li>To work with a foundation of integrity.</li></ul>If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application.Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You<ul><li>25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.</li><li>Generous and flexible pension schemes.</li><li>Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)</li><li>Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.</li></ul>We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. &nbsp;This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.Additional InformationAs part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks ­with our trusted 3rd parties.The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Paralegal- Public Law & Human Rights - Irwin Mitchell

Deadline 23 March 2025 at 23.59<h5>Job description</h5>Salary: £34,735 - £40,864 paLocation: London – Hybrid (2 days per week minimum office attendance)Contract: 1 x permanent and 4 x fixed-term contracts (up to 18 months with possibility of extension)Hours: Full time&nbsp;The General Dental Council (GDC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating dental professionals in the UK.We have an exciting opportunity in our In-house Legal Services Team. We are looking for one permanent and four fixed-term Paralegals to join the team. Our Paralegals prepare cases for fitness to practise hearings and associated court proceedings under the supervision of a lawyer and ensure cases are prepared for presentation before one of the GDC’s statutory committees in a timely and cost-effective manner.The role<ul><li>Support and administer the management of a caseload of fitness to practise cases, ensuring that all actions are taken in a timely manner, under the supervision of a lawyer. </li><li>Progress the investigation of fitness to practise matters under the supervision of a lawyer.</li><li>Prepare documents for use in fitness to practise proceedings, including hearing bundles and submissions, instructions to counsel and expert witnesses.</li><li>Conduct witness interviews, draft admissible witness statements and identify and support vulnerable witnesses throughout fitness to practise proceedings.</li><li>Correspond with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring appropriate recording of relevant information.</li><li>Undertake effective case and cost management in accordance with team procedures.</li><li>Support the management of proceedings in the Courts. </li><li>Undertake legal research in support of cases.</li><li>Identify and escalate risk as appropriate to the supervising lawyer.</li><li>Participate in team and organisational project work and training.</li><li>Demonstrate positive alignment with organisational behaviours and values, including equality, diversity and inclusion.</li></ul>About you:The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Have relevant legal qualifications or extensive relevant legal experience (essential).</li><li>Have healthcare regulation casework experience or transferable criminal or civil litigation experience (essential).</li><li>Have demonstrable experience of interviewing witnesses, drafting witness statements, and preparing case and hearing documentation (essential).</li><li>Have demonstrable experience of legal drafting, evidential analysis and legal research.</li><li>Have experience of dealing with a variety of stakeholders, including members of the public.</li><li>Have the ability to draft documents clearly and concisely using plain English.</li><li>Have excellent communication skills, including dealing professionally with vulnerable individuals.</li><li>Have demonstrable experience of planning and organising workload and managing own time effectively.</li><li>Be reliable, proactive, methodical and excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Comply with GDC policies and statutory obligations, including data protection and equality, diversity and inclusion.</li><li>Have strong ICT skills, including the use of case management systems and Microsoft Office products.</li></ul>Benefits:The GDC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, that provides an environment that reflects our values and culture and allows employees to flourish.To support this we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, including flexible working arrangements from day one and employee networks that aid growth and development.Some of our benefits include:<ul><li>27 days holiday (plus statutory) - rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service</li><li>Pension contributions up to 10%</li><li>Buy/Sell annual leave</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave from 1 years’ service.</li><li>Life assurance, income protection plan and enhanced sick leave policy</li><li>Staff discounts including eye care contributions and discounted gym membership</li></ul>We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.&nbsp;How to apply:&nbsp;For further details about the role and to apply please click the apply button. Please indicate in your application if you are applying for a permanent role, fixed-term role, or either role.Closing date: 23:59 on 23 March 2025.Please note that we reserve the right to bring this recruitment campaign to an end without notice, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.&nbsp;The GDC is committed to equality and diversity. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

Paralegals - in-house regulatory - General Dental Council (GDC)

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleHours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)Salary:&nbsp;Negotiable depending upon experience.We have a vacancy for a Family Paralegal to work in our busy Family Law Department at our Chester office.The ideal candidate will have experience working within a Family Law department or an education background including Family Law modules.Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided. &nbsp;Job roleWorking within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:<ul><li>Arranging appointments and meetings</li><li>Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies</li><li>Diary management</li><li>Database work</li><li>Prepare bundles</li><li>Client contact</li><li>Use of CCMS would be an advantage</li><li>Opportunity to progress for right candidate &nbsp;</li></ul>Skills Required &nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent communication and telephone skills</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>Use of own initiative</li><li>Good time management skills</li><li>Good presentation and organisational skills </li><li>Ability to work as part of a team</li><li>Good IT &nbsp;Skills</li></ul>Firm Details&nbsp;The traditions and values, which first established Russell &amp; Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach. &nbsp;We are Lexcel, CQS, WIQS accredited. &nbsp;The practice has 200 people and has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich, Middleton and Westhoughton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.&nbsp;Web Site: <a href="http://www.russellrussell.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.russellrussell.co.uk</a>What we offer<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Attendance bonus </li><li>Workplace nursery scheme </li><li>25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years</li><li>Birthday holiday </li><li>Northern Rail discount scheme </li><li>Cycle2Work scheme</li><li>Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family &amp; Wills/Probate)</li><li>Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family &amp; Wills)</li><li>Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)</li><li>Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd &amp; 3rd prizes </li><li>Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) </li><li>Annual Christmas Party &amp; Events </li><li>Charity fundraisers</li></ul>Training &amp; Development&nbsp;<ul><li>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Internal workshops </li><li>Compliance webinars&nbsp;</li></ul>Applications: To apply, please complete the application form on our website and attach your CV.

Paralegal - Family law -  Russell & Russell Solicitors

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleParalegal<ul><li>Southwick Hill Rd, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK</li><li>Full-time</li><li>Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 37.5</li><li>Salary Band: Band 5</li><li>Staff Group: Administrative and Clerical</li><li>Contract Type: Permanent</li><li>Job Area: Admin and Corporate</li></ul>Job DescriptionWe are excited to offer an opportunity for a Paralegal to join our team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.The main scope of this role will be to manage an allocated caseload of claims and inquests, and provide support where required to the activities of other members of the team.In this vital role, you will be instrumental in identifying and reporting on trends and risk management issues, ensuring the Trust remains proactive in addressing potential risks. Your collaboration with risk management and health and safety advisors will be key in maintaining a safe and compliant environment.Additionally, by escalating issues to the Head of Legal Services or Senior Paralegal, you will play a critical role in the decision-making process, supporting continuous learning and improvement within the organisation.For full details, please see the attached job description and person specification available <a href="https://c.smartrecruiters.com/sr-company-attachments-prod-aws-dc5/641d594add179b367771845d/163fcf10-df64-4084-a0cf-45679a0bb24c?r=s3-eu-central-1" target="_blank">here</a>.QualificationsEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Relevant degree or equivalent experience</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working in the Health or Legal sectors</li></ul>ExperienceEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Ability to communicate information to individuals/groups/committees in a comprehensive way.</li><li>Confident in preparing and delivering basic written reports.</li><li>Confident to deliver training, presentations and/or reports to individuals, groups and or committees.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously, and as part of a team with integrity and confidentiality, managing own workload and demands</li><li>Ability to handle difficult or complex situations with compassion and sensitivity.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of legal processes, including coronial and claims management.</li></ul>KnowledgeEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Knowledge of law and legal practice</li><li>Competent in the use of a wide range of software eg: Microsoft Office, Risk Management system, Sharepoint</li></ul>Company DescriptionOur vision for Single Corporate Services&nbsp;&nbsp; Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.&nbsp;This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?&nbsp; Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.&nbsp;The vision for our single corporate services is to:<ul><li>Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer.&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts.&nbsp; </li><li>Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities.&nbsp; </li><li>Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations. </li><li>Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts.&nbsp; </li><li>Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing.&nbsp; </li><li>Build resilience for individuals and our teams.&nbsp;</li></ul>The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations, but this post will be based at PHU.&nbsp;Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.Additional InformationThe health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Paralegal - in-house healthcare - Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWe don't follow trends. We start them. We drive change and deliver more to make a tangible difference for our clients and communities. We are looking to recruit Paralegals to work in our Legal Delivery Centre (LDC) in Leeds.The LDC uses streamlined processes, legal technical knowhow and cutting-edge technology to design and deliver routine or document-heavy legal services quickly and efficiently.The LDC operates from the UK, Australia and the Netherlands - the LDC allocates matters to a team of Paralegals (headed by an Assignment Lead) with qualified lawyers used to support service delivery.Main duties and responsibilitiesYou will work as part of a high performing team assigned to either Contentious, Corporate Transactional or Real Estate activity. There is some movement between teams as Paralegals are cross-skilled where practical to ensure the LDC has the flexibility to adjust to variations in demand. New staff will be engaged on activity that has a narrow scope, but you can expect the scope to increase as you develop.You will work as part of the wider DLA Piper team and are likely to engage with stakeholders at all levels as you gain experience. Client exposure depends on work type and the specific engagement, although overall client exposure is frequent. Training opportunities and work quality are of the highest order and working with like-minded team members in a dynamic environment should ensure you excel and develop at pace.About you<ul><li>You will have completed or nearly completed a law degree (or non-law degree plus law conversion qualification) and will be available on a full time basis</li><li>It would be advantageous if the candidate is proficient in Arabic</li><li>Your academic record will support you being a quick learner and committed to excellence</li><li>You will be a naturally supportive and committed team player who thrives in a dynamic, and high calibre environment</li><li>Communication skills and attention to detail will be strong attributes, as will a flexibility to adapt to different activities</li></ul>About usDLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.Our valuesIn everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:<ul><li>Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully</li><li>Be Collaborative - we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships</li><li>Be Bold - we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions</li><li>Be Exceptional - we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations</li></ul>Diversity and inclusionAt DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.Hybrid workingWe recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.Pre-engagement screeningIn the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and work-related references.

Paralegal - various - DLA Piper

Closing date: 7 April 2025 10.00Are you passionate about public law and eager to make a meaningful impact? Join the Deighton Pierce Glynn (DPG) team as a Paralegal in our London office!About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated full time Paralegal to work in our London Public Law Department. &nbsp;For the right person this job will progress to a training contract. This is a great opportunity to work on groundbreaking cases that challenge unlawful government policies, defend migrants’ rights, address human trafficking, and confront unlawful detention. You will also assist in cases of public and private law discrimination and collaborate with campaigning groups to fight against unjust decisions made by public bodies.Why Join DPG? DPG is one of the best Civil Liberties / Administrative Law / Human Rights firms in the UK and top rated in Chambers, the Legal 500 directories and the Times. DPG is widely recognised and admired for our client focused approach, as well as our commitment to creating a great place to work.In our pursuit of aim to employ the best people we can, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly welcome applicants from a minoritised background to apply for this role.Learn More About Us: To discover more about who we are, our values, and the work we do, visit our website.Click apply to access the person specification and the job description.Salary: £27,000 per annumHow to apply:If you’re ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role then please complete all parts of Application form and return to us by the deadline:Closing date: 10am on Monday, 7th April 2025Applications received after this time cannot be considered.Interviews: Suitable candidates will be invited to attend a skills test and interview in the week commencing 14th April 2025.Don’t miss this chance to be part of a team that’s committed to making a difference. Apply now and contribute to the pursuit of justice at DPG.

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