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Application deadline: 14 December 2024NB Capsticks recruits trainee solicitors from its paralegal poolThe Division&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a nationally recognised team who primarily advise and assist Registered Providers of Social Housing across the country in the delivery of new affordable housing.Our work covers a broad spectrum including site/unit acquisition, planning and construction advice, procurement and governance advice, future sales (plots and assets), funding to support future delivery, stock rationalisation, commercial leases, auction sales and keeping up to date with relevant legislative and regulatory changes in the sector which may affect or clients.Our team has a real passion to support our clients achieve the best strategic and commercial outcomes ensuring affordable homes are available for the future.We are friendly, approachable and supportive, encouraging our team to develop and gain new skills to move forward with their careers.The Role and Responsibilities&nbsp;The main role and responsibilities will include helping a partner and solicitors in aspects of their casework including (although, this is not an exhaustive list):-- Assisting fee earners;- Working to a chargeable hours target;- General case management;- Drafting general correspondence and documents;- Preparing and drafting reports to the client;- Liaison with clients and analysing evidence received in order to advise the client;- Carrying out Land Registry searches;- Submitting SDLT returns;- Proof reading documents;- Undertaking research;- Administrative tasks such as invoicing;- Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided although the successful applicant will also be encouraged, where appropriate, to use their own initiative.Skills and ExperienceCandidates should have:- A 2:1 undergraduate degree;- Ideally an LPC or BVC qualification (LPC would be preferred but is not essential)- Strong IT skills;- Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines;- Strong written skills;- Good administration skills; and- Excellent communication skills;Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate at interview that they:- Are able to work well as part of a team;- Can follow procedures and direction with precision;- Are able to meet deadlines;- Are able to work well under pressure;- Are well organised;- Have good attention to detail;- Are proactive; and- Are self-motivatedCandidates should be aware:As part of the interview process there will be a written test, details of which will be provided to those candidates the firm calls for interview; and the firm is only able to respond to candidates we call for interview.Capsticks is an inclusive employerAt Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs.We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there's not a "one size fits all" approach to adjustments so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.&nbsp;

Paralegal - Housing and Regeneration - Capsticks

Apply before 11:59 pm on Sunday 28th July 2024A bit about the role...Working in our Legal Development team within the General Counsel’s Office, the Paralegal - Land will play a critical role in providing customer facing services in relation to Homes England’s land interests. You will be joining our small but friendly and experienced team, who are committed to delivering a first-class customer service.&nbsp; &nbsp;The team works in a collaborative, supportive way whilst delivering Homes England’s priorities.This is a rare chance to join the General Counsel’s Office in a fast growing, national organisation with real social purpose. Working with multiple professional teams within Homes England, external solicitors and members of the public, you will deal with varied transactions relating to our legacy land interests including restriction consents, release of charges, routine conveyancing transactions, and general queries.&nbsp; There will also be the opportunity to become involved in the wider work of the Legal Development team who provide legal support to the Agency’s Development directorate.A bit about you…Whilst our day job is to deliver first class customer service to our stakeholders, you will be used to "spinning several plates" at once and will always be looking for ways to improve and innovate.You'll be able to understand and interpret legal documents quickly, and effectively decide how a matter should be dealt with. You’ll need to be a good at prioritising your caseload and working at pace.Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn’t always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing a large caseload with an understanding of the environment we operate in as a public body. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade.You’ll be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way.You'll have a Law degree/Graduate diploma in Law or CILEX qualification.Who are we?&nbsp;Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration AgencyWe believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety.Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.What we offer...&nbsp;As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you.&nbsp;Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay controls and pay policy. You can find these on the recruitment pages of the intranet.We offer a defined benefit pension scheme.If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names.&nbsp;Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future.&nbsp;If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go.&nbsp;Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home-based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way.&nbsp;We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.&nbsp;We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme.&nbsp;If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

Paralegal - Homes England

Job Title: Paralegal Graduate SchemeLocation: Sharston, M22 4HHSalary: £24,750 per annum.Job type: Full time, PermanentReady to step into the legal world?Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 6,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us.What we offer youWith 85 current Trainee Solicitors, our Personal Injury Paralegal Graduate Scheme is the ultimate first step to becoming qualified!<ul><li>As a Paralegal, you can progress to your Training Contract in just 6-18 months.</li><li>Qualify via LPC or SQE degree apprenticeship.</li><li>14 weeks of tailored training to ensure you're a successful Paralegal.</li><li>Three appraisals per year and weekly meetings with your supervisor to guide you.</li></ul>Who are we looking for? <ul><li>Aspiring Personal Injury Paralegals with strong legal academic achievements (LLB, GDL, LLM, LPC or equivalent).</li><li>Full-time availability is required from 16th September 2024 and no holidays are booked for the first 12 weeks.</li><li>No legal work experience necessary.</li><li>Passionate about being a lawyer and helping injured people.</li></ul>Salary, Hours &amp; Benefits:<ul><li>Salary - £24,750 per annum.</li><li>Hours -8:30 am-5:30 pm Monday-Thursday with a 5 pm finish on Friday (39.5 hours.).</li><li>Hybrid Working - 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation.</li><li>Holidays - 23 days of holiday a year, rising to 26 days + a day off for your birthday after two years of service.</li><li>Benefits - Brand new office space including onsite free gym, company sports teams, Employee Assistance Programme and budget for regular team events.</li></ul>Interview ProcessOur interview process is two stages. The first is a one-way pre-recorded video interview (done in your own time) and then a face-to-face MS teams interview.Closing date Monday 2nd September 2024We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Graduate, Law Graduate, Graduate, Legal Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Person Injury may also be considered for this role.

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