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Deadline for applications: 6 July 2025 at 23.59Reports to: Advice Service Manager&nbsp;Salary: £32,500 - £35,000 (depending on experience)About First Love FoundationFirst Love Foundation is a Christian charity committed to transforming lives through justice, dignity and equality. Based in East London, we are an AQS-accredited organisation that works with individuals and families facing crisis due to income shocks, welfare denial, serious illness, homelessness, domestic abuse and more. Our vision is a Britain without poverty. We provide integrated support services through a trauma-informed, holistic approach via outreach, in-person and telephone-based advice. We empower people to move from crisis to independence with love, professionalism and a commitment to justice. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and faiths and especially encourage applications from people with lived experience of the issues we tackle.&nbsp;Purpose of the Role&nbsp;We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Paralegal to join our Advice and Advocacy Team. This role is ideal for someone with legal training who is enthusiastic about social justice and wants to specialise in welfare benefits law. You will provide direct advice and support to clients navigating complex welfare systems, while receiving structured supervision and development opportunities.Key Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>&nbsp;Provide advice on Universal Credit, PIP, ESA, Housing Benefit and other entitlements</li><li>Assist clients with benefit applications, mandatory reconsiderations and tribunal appeals</li><li>Draft legal documents, letters and case summaries</li><li>Conduct legal research and stay updated on welfare legislation and case law</li><li>Maintain accurate records using AdvicePro case management system</li><li>Empower clients with knowledge and tools to navigate welfare systems</li><li>Handle sensitive cases with empathy, professionalism and confidentiality</li><li>Work within a trauma-informed, client-centred framework</li><li>Participate in team meetings, reflective practice and training sessions</li><li>Shadow experienced advisers and receive regular supervision</li><li>Contribute to impact reporting and case studies (with client consent)</li></ul>Person specificationEssential<ul><li>Legal qualification or paralegal training</li><li>Interest in welfare benefits or public law</li><li>Experience working with vulnerable individuals</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication</li><li>Legal research and drafting skills</li><li>Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion</li><li>Sympathetic to Christian values and mission</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Familiarity with AdvicePro or similar CRM</li><li>Experience with tribunal representation or appeals&nbsp;</li></ul>Training and Supervision<ul><li>Daily supervision by the Advice Service Manager</li><li>Mentoring by a specialist Welfare Benefits Adviser or solicitor</li><li>Access to CPD, legal updates and welfare law resources</li><li>DBS check required (provided at no cost)</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Be part of an innovative charity tackling crisis and social injustice</li><li>Gain firsthand experience in welfare law and advocacy</li><li>Structured development pathway to become a Welfare Benefits Specialist</li><li>Work in a supportive, values-led team making real impact</li></ul>How to applySend your CV and a detailed cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are interested in the role by email to <a href="mailto:radhika@firstlovefoundation.org.uk" target="_blank">radhika@firstlovefoundation.org.uk</a> by the deadline. Please note candidates must have approved right to work in the UK to commence this role.

Paralegal - Welfare Benefits - First Love Foundation

Note: Please apply if you would like your details to be saved within the Firm's applicant tracking system (Allhires). We may contact you to speak about a relevant position as and when it becomes available.Please complete as much of the application form as possible so that we can consider you for vacancies that suit your skills and experiencePurpose of job:Our paralegals and senior paralegals at Kingsley Napley play a vital role in their practice areas in supporting and assisting the lawyers on a wide range of interesting cases.With eleven practice areas in total, many of our lawyers are seen leaders in their field, and their diverse client base and level of expertise has seen their involvement in some of the most significant legal cases over the past 50 years. Although the practice areas differ, their approach to team work remains the same; collaborative, creative and tactical – with all team members working together to ensure that the client gets the best service and the best results possible.Due to the nature of the work, we are often seeking paralegals who can join us at short notice for 6 – 12 month fixed term contracts (this can vary)Whether you are a career paralegal or recent graduate – if you are interested in making a speculative application for a future paralegal role, we would like to hear from you.Our paralegals should be motivated, enthusiastic and driven. Those who have excellent attention to detail, a willingness to learn and show a commitment to producing work to the highest standard.Please note this is a speculative advert only. You will not receive feedback on your application.

Paralegal (speculative) - all practice areas - Kingsley Napley

Flex Legal was originally conceived as a platform for law graduates to find fixed-term paralegal work. Law firms and legal teams would come to us with their workload challenges, and we would find the perfect paralegal to help solve them. Our organisation has changed a lot since then (we now also place lawyers and trainees), but facilitating paralegal placements remains the heart of our business.If you’re a seasoned paralegal looking to explore new legal practice areas, or a recent law graduate hoping to build that initial bit of legal work experience, Flex Legal is here to help you! This page is full of information to help your application.How the process works1. Apply Fill out an application form and submit your CV. Then, undergo a basic competency test and interview with our team.2. Build your Profile Create a legal profile on our platform, that we can show to our clients when they need support.3. Work When we find a suitable role, we’ll check your interest via text or email. If you're successful at interview, great! You’ll start and be paid fortnightly.As one of the UK’s foremost legal work organisations, we receive hundreds of applications to join our platform every week. Flex is committed to helping as many paralegals as possible find work opportunities – but can only accept your application to the platform if we are confident that we will be able to place you.For paralegal applicants:<ul><li>A UK-specific legal qualification such as an LLB or GDL is required as an absolute minimum.</li><li>Prior experience in a legal or administrative role is an advantage.</li></ul>We would also ask that paralegal CVs:<ul><li>Are no longer than 2 pages in length.</li><li>List your education from most recent to least recent.</li><li>List your work experience from most recent to least recent.</li><li>Do not include photos or headshots.</li><li>Use “professional” fonts such as Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman.</li></ul>Once you've built a profile on our platform, we will pass suitable roles over to you as and when they come to us - which you can accept or reject with no commitment required. Here's what our platform offers you:<ul><li>A digital CV and profile video that you can customise at any time, and is visible to potential clients.</li><li>A digital availability calendar you control.</li><li>Text and email notifications for new paralegal roles.</li><li>Fortnightly pay.</li><li>Access to our SQE journal, where you can record Qualifying Work Experience towards your SQE qualification.</li><li>Access to our supportive and helpful team of Client Services Associates, who help you find the roles you want.</li></ul>

Paralegal - various - Flex Legal

Accutrainee Training Contracts selection process has no deadline and is open all year round. You can apply to us at any time.Our selection process is no walk in the park – but that’s because we’re looking for the best and we’re willing to put time, energy and care into finding exceptional candidates. Our clients demand the best and that’s what we deliver to them. We recognise that excellent candidates sometimes slip through the net because of personal circumstances or any number of reasons. We are not put off by this – we’ll assess your skills, competencies, attitude and aptitude. If we think you have the potential to become an outstanding solicitor, we want to help you become just that.If successful, we will start matching you with placements available from our clients, based on your previous experiences, your set of skills but also your preferences. If you are shortlisted and selected for a placement, that’s when your training contract/QWE starts.&nbsp;You will be employed by Accutrainee and seconded to the law firm or in-house team for a fixed term period of typically 6 months or more. In this way we will take you through the 2 year training contract or QWE, mentoring you and supporting you every step of the way.With over 10 years experience helping legal professionals to qualify as Solicitors, it is easy to understand why Accutrainee is one of the first choices on any aspiring solicitor’s shortlist. Whatever your circumstances or stage of your career, we are here to help as your essential partner to qualification.Whether you are you looking to qualify through the traditional Training Contract route or through the new Solicitor Qualifying Examination route, Accutrainee has got you covered.We have the flexibility to offer you opportunities at a wide range of in-house legal teams, large city law firms, boutiques, start-ups and everything in between. We DON’T stop there, joining Accutrainee means you will get access to a huge range of benefits:<ul><li>Personalised mentoring from a specially selected senior lawyer.</li><li>Dedicated training and development through our Pathways platform.</li><li>Varied and interesting work placements.</li><li>A competitive salary.</li><li>Our industry expertise in developing the very best lawyers of tomorrow.</li></ul>Your Pathway to QualificationWhichever path you choose to take, Accutrainee has the knowledge and expertise to ensure our trainees enter the profession with the necessary skills and competencies demanded of modern lawyers.<ul><li>Training Contract Pathway</li></ul>Our unique Training Contract is designed around you and we focus on tailoring your secondments around your preferences both in terms of practice areas and type of organisation.Accutrainee, as your training establishment, will continually monitor and assess both the work you are conducting, as well as your development throughout your training contract.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Requirements<ul><li>A-Level (or equivalent)</li><li>Qualifying law degree or GDL (please apply to us towards the end of your LLB/GDL)</li><li>LPC (you can apply to us even if you haven’t completed the LPC)</li></ul>OR<ul><li>QWE Pathway</li></ul>With the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, aspiring solicitors will need to complete two SQE assessments along with two years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) to qualify as solicitors.We can offer you interesting and challenging placements as part of your QWE that offers high quality legal work and excellent levels of responsibility. Not only that but during the time you are with us you will be offered mentoring and support from our expert team of mentors and graduate team.Requirements<ul><li>A-Level (or equivalent)</li><li>Degree (or equivalent)</li><li>SQE Part 1 (our clients will want you to have some level of legal training and so if you haven’t completed an LLB degree or GDL, we are more likely to be able to place you once you have passed SQE Part 1)</li></ul>Duties and ResponsibilitiesDepending on your personalised plan you may complete a mix of contentious and non-contentious placements with us. Candidates will have opportunities to develop different practice skills and gain the valuable experience needed to prepare them for qualification.What we do know is that each and every one of our trainees receives high levels of responsibility as they are placed only when there is a genuine need for their help in the team. Our trainees need to be ready to hit the ground running and adapt quickly to become valuable members of the teams they work in knowing they can rely on an enhanced support system as well as mentoring to guide them every step of the way.Who Should Apply?We are looking for candidates with strong intellectual, analytical and problem-solving skills, good communication and organisational skills with the ability to demonstrate resilience, commercial awareness, teamwork, a passion for law and dedication to succeed.&nbsp;Any mitigating circumstances will be considered during the selection process.When to apply?We are continually recruiting and do not have deadlines. Our secondments can start at any time throughout the year.&nbsp;Most candidates apply either towards the end of their LLB degree or after completing the GDL, LPC or SQE Part 1.Further questions?Go to our website <a href="https://accutrainee.com/trainee-solicitors/" target="_blank">https://accutrainee.com/trainee-solicitors/</a>&nbsp;

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