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Application deadline: 17:00 on Friday 10 May 2024We have a top tier criminal practice, where solicitors specialise in niche areas as well as general crime. About youThe successful candidate will have experience of managing a high volume of files and have relevant experience of dealing with Crime clients. Candidates will preferably be police station accredited, or willing to undertake the accreditation.A commitment to upholding the rights of individuals, challenging authorities, interest in human rights and working in the legal aid sector is essential.  You should have excellent communication and written skills and be able to work well under pressure.  Some experience in this area is preferable.About usHodge Jones &amp; Allen has represented ordinary people caught up in the most extraordinary events for over four decades. The firm was founded in 1977 by Henry Hodge, Peter Jones &amp; Patrick Allen with offices established on Camden High Street, London. To this day Patrick Allen is still at the helm and he remains committed to providing first-class legal help to individuals and organisations alike, based on a strong set of ethical values that permeate throughout the firm.Hodge Jones &amp; Allen is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe in creating equal opportunities for all regardless of gender, background or disability.We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and are committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality and diversity in our policies, practices and procedures and in those areas in which it has influence.The firm is a signatory to the Race at Work Charter, set up by Business in Community (BITC) and has a designated Diversity Champion, <a href="https://www.hja.net/legal-team/bahareh-amani/" target="_blank">Bahareh Amani</a>, elected by our employees, to work to the key principle of the charter<ul><li>Ensuring zero tolerance of harassment and bullying</li><li>Making equality in the workplace the responsibility of all leaders and managers</li><li>Taking action that supports ethnic minority career progression</li><li>Capturing data and publicising progress</li></ul>Fight for what’s right!At Hodge Jones &amp; Allen we have a long standing commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion in both society and within the firm. We are proud to be a social justice firm that has represented people from all backgrounds and cultures.Respecting and embracing individualityWe’re committed to creating an environment where people are respected as individuals and everyone is treated fairly, equally and with attention, courtesy and respect.We annually monitor equality and diversity and submit data to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), which is published it in their diversity report.Recruiting a diverse workforceThe law does not discriminate in terms of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and neither do we. We feel that as far as possible we should also reflect this in our people.We pursue an equality and diversity policy with our recruitment procedures; recognising the benefits of having a diverse workforce. The firm treats all job applicants equally and fairly and will not discriminate unjustifiably against them.We apply the same policy in our treatment of our clients, other lawyers, experts and barristers instructed by us in the treatment of any other third parties.Open and accessible employment opportunitiesWhen recruiting, we encourage applications from all sexes, races, ages, those who are not able bodied and with different sexual orientation, religion or beliefs.At Hodge Jones &amp; Allen we ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all on individual qualities and personal merit. Equal opportunities feature in all stages of the recruitment process.Blind recruitment for traineesThis means that candidates will be selected for interview on the basis of their application form, without reference to their personal details or which school and university they attended. This will ensure that only the best candidates are selected regardless of their background.Hodge Jones &amp; Allen’s LGBT+ Network promotes equalityIn 2018, we launched our LGBT+ Network. The network, run by our employees, aims to advise on LGBT legal issues and promotes and runs activity that is LGBT+ friendly. The network serves as an inclusive and visible forum for our staff which offers support, dialogue and a collective voice for LGBT+ employees.FlexibilityDependent on their roles, staff are able to work flexibly. In addition, we provide paid maternity and shared parental leave entitlements for our staff. We retain valuable skills and experience by providing flexible working arrangements for those returning after a long period of leave. We look at all possibilities to attract and retain individuals being as flexible as our services to our clients will allow.Diversity &amp; Inclusion DataKey data about the team at Hodge Jones &amp; Allen<ul><li>67% of our Management Board are female</li><li>67% of partners are female</li></ul>

Paralegal - Crime

About the NEAR FoundationThe NEAR Protocol is a high performance blockchain that is designed to be super-faster, incredibly secure and infinitely scalable. The NEAR Foundation is a non-profit, non-beneficiary foundation based in Switzerland that supports community-driven innovation with a specific focus on open-source Web3 projects and tooling on the NEAR Protocol. The Foundation distributes grant funding to the NEAR ecosystem, coordinates governance among participants, educates people about the protocol, and helps foster an inclusive and open community. It seeks to combine the inclusive care of a community-driven NGO with the at-scale capabilities of a Silicon Valley startup.NEAR Foundation is hiring a Junior Paralegal to join our Legal team. This individual will provide comprehensive support to the legal team across several key areas, including KYC/AML, document preparation, research, and contract management. Furthermore, the individual will support vendor management and general legal operations. Ideally, This individual can take ownership of some of these tasks and work autonomously.You will:<ul><li>Take ownership of AML/KYC duties and escalate issues</li><li>Be meticulous at record keeping </li><li>Assist in contract management process and risk management &amp; mitigation</li><li>Assist in contract drafting and review as needed</li></ul>You have<ul><li>1-2 years of paralegal experience in a fast paced, dynamic environment.</li><li>Had legal or compliance training and/or experience of working within a law firm or legal department.</li><li>Familiarity with KYC/AML regulations and processes. Ability to take ownership of processes, identify red flags, and offer new ideas. </li><li>Familiarity with various contracts and ability to thoroughly review simple contracts and provide feedback/edits. </li><li>A highly organized and self-starter personality. Quick learner and adaptable. </li><li>Willing to travel internationally for team offsites and/or conferences.</li><li>Able to work with a global remote team and can be flexible to attend meetings to accommodate the global team. </li></ul>We value<ul><li>ECOSYSTEM-FIRST: always put the health and success of the ecosystem above any individual's interest</li><li>OPENNESS: operate transparently and consistently share knowledge to build open communities</li><li>PRAGMATISM OVER PERFECTION: find the right solution not the ideal solution and beat dogmatism by openly considering all ideas</li><li>MAKE IT FEEL SIMPLE: strive to make the complex feel simple so the technology is accessible to all</li><li>GROW CONSTANTLY: learn, improve and fail productively so the project and community are always becoming more effective</li></ul>NEAR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. NEAR is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know during the interview process.

Paralegal - AML / KYC

THE FIRMAnthony Gold Solicitors is a long-established yet still growing law firm in the top 200 firms in England. We have decades of experience and a modern forward-looking approach and are now considered one of the leaders in our respected fields.The ethos of our practice is simple yet effective, we are committed to doing what is best for our clients, through our expertise, personable approach, ability to build strong relationships and professionalism.THE ROLEAs a Paralegal you will work with a team in the Court of Protection department of Anthony Gold, working in a team of Partners, Solicitors and Paralegals. Your role will include the following, but additional tasks may be added as appropriate for the role:<ul><li>To assist in the provision of administrative and legal services for clients.</li><li>To assist where requested the provision of legal advice to clients, under supervision. Take notes in client meetings.</li><li>Attend clients at hospitals, care homes and in their home.</li><li>Make regular payments to clients and keep accurate schedules of these payments. Also forecast forward spending and creating of budgets.</li><li>Day to day contact with clients and their individual lifestyle requirements.</li><li>Manage professionally and confidentially, written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties </li><li>Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate.</li><li>Work as a part of a team under the supervision of a Partner of the firm.</li><li>May also receive cases from several Partners and solicitors within the team.</li><li>Provide an efficient and friendly service to our clients.</li><li>Produce plain English letters, witness statements, court applications and other documents as required.</li><li>Maintain client care standards as set out in the firm’s terms of business and office manual.</li><li>Continue to develop your legal ability </li></ul>PERSON SPECIFICATION<ul><li>Able to work to tight deadlines </li><li>Good Microsoft skills particularly word and excel.</li><li>Good customer focus</li><li>Flexible and proactive approach with 'can do' attitude</li><li>Works well under pressure</li><li>Organised and able to prioritise </li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to work with figures</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Degree in Law and previous experience of working in a Court of Protection role.</li><li>Studying for LPC or already have an LPC or SQE1.</li></ul>BENEFITS<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Income Protection</li><li>Contributory Pension</li><li>Discretionary annual staff bonus</li><li>Reduced gym membership </li><li>Discount vouchers through one of our suppliers</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>23 days holiday plus additional 2 for Christmas and Bank Holidays which increase to 28 days over a period of 5 years.</li></ul>

Paralegal - Court of Protection

Deadline 12 May 2024We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.We are seeking to recruit a Legal Practice and Data Protection Paralegal, could it be you?As part of the Practice and Compliance Group within the Law and Governance Service, the Legal Practice and Data Protection Paralegal primarily supports the Data Protection Officer (DPO), who as part of their legally mandated post provides advice to all levels of the officers in the Council and Schools as well as guiding the organisation’s strategic approach to data protection and driving a data protection awareness culture through engagement and education. The successful candidate will support the DPO across all areas of their remit, providing proactive and dynamic administration support to effectively and professionally manage data protection queries received to the data protection mailbox in a timely manner and to support the DPO with broader data protection matters. A formal legal qualification is not necessary; however, you will need to demonstrate exceptional communication skills and a high standard of written English. You should have a knowledge of Data Protection Law and be able to display enthusiasm and interest in this area, ultimately, you will be part of driving a data protection culture. You will need to be a team player who can demonstrate self-motivation, flexibility, and excellent organisational skills.  The ability to work to tight timescales/deadlines is essential for this role. This post is classified as a flexible worker and requires 3 days office attendance a week. We work collaboratively and flexibly and welcome applications from all members of the community. We are employers that develop talent, encourage innovation, and have a supportive working environment. If you want to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you.Applicants are invited to submit a C.V. together with a supporting statement, no longer than 2 sides of A4 addressing the criteria outlined in the job role and person specification of the role before the closing date. We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working.Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:<ul><li>An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li><li>Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.</li><li>A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. </li><li>Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.</li><li>Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. </li><li>Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.</li><li>Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.</li><li>1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers </li></ul>If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.Interview Date: 22nd &amp; 23rd May 2024.

Paralegal - Legal Practice and Data Protection

Deadline 10 May 2024We are actively recruiting for a Paralegal to join our first-class Serious Injury team in Cambridge.One of the UK’s top specialists, our Serious Injury team deals with a wide variety of cases, ranging from spinal cord injuries, amputation and limb damage, along with fatal incidents.We’re looking for those who can assist Solicitors and Fee Earners with casework, whilst liaising with clients and third parties. Alongside those duties, we would also like those who can manage client matters according to the NPS and provide a high level of client care. Other aspects of the role include supporting fee earners with legal and administrative support and provide accurate time recording, billing and debtor management.We would encourage those with knowledge and basic understanding of legal concepts to apply, gained from LPC, LLM, GDL or ILEX study.We are only considering applicants who have previous experience of working within personal injury.Who are we?Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company’s future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.Our core and voluntary Benefits:· Hybrid working – 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)· 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday – Flexible and agile working environment· 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays· Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days· Employee Referral scheme with payments up to £2000 per referral· Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)· Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing you with services including annual health checks, access to Digital GP’s, mental health consultations, 2nd medical opinions and much more· Employee Assistance Programme where you can access free webinars for stress awareness and counselling sessions· Group Income Protection which will support you with an income if you are unable to work long term, as a result of an illness or injury· Health and Wellbeing Programmes and apps including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions and much more· Life Assurance cover· Workplace pension· Benefits Hub providing discounts to over 700 services including cinema tickets, food and drink, travel, and high street stores· Dental Insurance· Free legal help and discounted lawyer led legal servicesYour Professional DevelopmentWe will also support and encourage you with developing your career with an award- winning law firm. We run courses across our offices and are continuously monitoring and updating the learning and development offering based on what you tell us. We can support you with your continuous professional development by providing funding for professional qualifications, attending external training courses and providing you with a range of internal learning resources.Our ValuesLike all great businesses, we strive to recruit the best people and uphold the highest legal standards.Our people bring something a little different. We hire people who can challenge, remove roadblocks and deliver outstanding customer service.That's why at Slater + Gordon we go further with our values. How we work is guided by the S+G Way. This means:· We do what we say we will· We don’t wait we create· We own it, we sort it· We respect and encourage each other· We make time to liveThe S+G Way defines the specific behaviours and actions that our colleagues and our customers care about the most. We know this, because our colleagues helped to create the way, through a series of interactive workshops and interviews.Please Note - Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to volume of applications received.

Paralegal - Serious Injury

About usWe are looking for two paralegals to join our team asap with the intention of starting them on the SQE or training contract route after 3 month probation. We provide services in:<ul><li>Commercial &amp; residential property</li><li>Commercial law</li><li>Banking and corporate finance</li><li>Islamic finance &amp; investment</li><li>International law</li><li>Corporate law</li><li>Litigation &amp; dispute resolution  </li></ul>Candidate requirementsGood academics and willingness to pitch in are essential. ApplyEmail <a href="mailto:hr@needlepartners.com" target="_blank">hr@needlepartners.com</a> for more informationOur website: <a href="https://www.needlepartners.com/" target="_blank">https://www.needlepartners.com/</a> We have ambitious plans to grow the business and have offices in Leeds, London and Kuala Lumpur. Needle is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All applications will be assessed according to an individual’s personal capability and suitability to carry out a particular job or role regardless of that applicant’s race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability or marital status.

Training Contract via paralegal

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced immigration paralegal to join our team, working with partners and solicitors to offer the very best client service and provide bespoke solutions for a range of immigration matters.The immigration department handles all aspects of immigration and nationality law and is ranked as leaders in the legal directories. The team boasts a wealth of experience, providing bespoke solutions for a full range of business immigration matters as well as advising multinational corporations, businesses, charities and other non-profit organisations as well as individuals and families.As a values-driven firm we show commitment to our clients, our people, the environment and society. We take into account the Climate Emergency and Biodiversity Crisis in developing our business strategy. We want to have a positive impact on our people who are our greatest asset so that they can have a positive impact on others.  Purpose is baked into our partnership deed.About youTo thrive in this role you will be an experienced immigration paralegal. The successful candidate will be confident assisting and providing on a range of legal support and administration to Partners, fee earners and other legal professions.Essential to the role<ul><li>A working understanding of business and sponsorship based immigration routes.</li><li>Previous experience in preparing sponsorship applications, work visas, collating application packs, uploading documents in support and drafting cover correspondence to those using templates.</li><li>Familiarity with personal immigration routes and the scope and structure of the immigration rules.</li></ul>Desirable to the role<ul><li>Experience in preparing personal immigration and nationality applications forms.</li><li>A working understanding of the EUSS scheme, and experience of support work on appeals to the First Tier Tribunal.</li></ul>About our culture<ul><li>A one firm approach means working together and improving to achieve common goals and to provide a consistent Bates Wells experience.</li><li>As a values-driven firm we show commitment to our clients, our people, the environment and society. We take into account the Climate Emergency and Biodiversity Crisis in developing our business strategy.</li><li>We want to have a positive impact on our people who are our greatest asset so that they can have a positive impact on others.  Purpose is baked into our partnership deed.</li><li>We promote a strong work/life balance with at least 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more and a ‘Summer in the City’ early finish.</li><li>We have an agile and hybrid working environment – this means you might sit next to a different colleague every day or choose to work from our rooftop garden if you are in the office.</li><li>Our benefits and wellbeing package includes firm matching pension contributions, private medical insurance plus a medical benefit cash plan, discretionary bonus arrangements, life assurance, subsidised gym memberships, lifestyle discount scheme and a firm-wide profit-sharing scheme.</li><li>Everyone gets a bonus if there is one - a proportion of the LLP profit is distributed to our people when we exceed our financial thresholds.</li></ul>About our Immigration teamThe immigration department handles all aspects of immigration and nationality law and is ranked as leaders in the legal directories.The team boasts a wealth of experience, providing bespoke solutions for a full range of business immigration matters as well as advising multinational corporations, businesses, charities and other non-profit organisations as well as individuals and families.About the opportunity<ul><li>We encourage all our colleagues to pursue their personal interests through their practice, develop management skills through supervising junior fee earners, contribute to business development and work cross-departmentally through our wide range of exceptionally strong sector groups.</li><li>Staff are provided with career development support, for example encouragement to co-manage client relationships with partners, support the development of recently qualified lawyers and be involved in the development of the department’s strategy.</li><li>Our team structure ensures a supportive environment coupled with the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across the department and with other teams in the firm.</li><li>The firm has a competency framework in place which sets out the competencies we expect from our people at this stage.</li><li>Specific tasks may change over time, so we’ll need you to be adaptable and flexible as we continue to meet our clients’ needs.</li></ul>Contact:For access to the full job description and application portal, click Apply.If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the process due to a disability, please email Daisy Mortimer (<a href="mailto:d.mortimer@bateswells.co.uk" target="_blank">d.mortimer@bateswells.co.uk</a>)NB Other paralegal vacancies are currently available at this firm.

Paralegal - Immigration

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 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 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.

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