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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

Interested in a future career in immigration law but not yet ready for QWE and need to combine work with studies?Job DescriptionAre you looking for a part time opportunity alongside studies or current commitments? At Fragomen, we have regular requirements for Legal Administrators to join our wider Shared Services team based in Sheffield.These are part time positions offering 10 hours per week on a competitive hourly rate, worked across 2 days per week for 5 hours per day, and are a fantastic opportunity to join a global business and develop a career in immigration.Register your interest today and, if your skillset meets the criteria set out below, we will be in touch when we are next actively recruiting.About us:Fragomen is the world’s leading exclusive provider of immigration services. We are a firm of more than 6,200 immigration-focused professionals and staff spanning more than 60 offices worldwide. Immigration has been our sole focus for 70 years, and today we offer support in more than 170 countries. We are problem-solvers, innovators and established thought leaders in immigration, providing strategic immigration advice to a diverse range of clients from individuals to the world’s leading multinational corporations.Fragomen’s professionals are respected thought leaders in the immigration field providing expertise to governments across the world including the US Congress, the UK Parliament, the European Union and the United Nations.A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same. You will face interesting challenges and you will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitious people, where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce at Fragomen and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities.  We believe that our differences make us stronger.About the team:The Coordination team is an extremely friendly and diverse team to join with people of all ages and backgrounds. The team is split into smaller sub-teams all with a Senior Coordinator overseeing the workflow and direct line management of the teams.About the role: The role helps to provide exceptional levels of business support to a wide range of clients by supporting Fragomen’s UK Inbound Associate’s and Paralegal’s in an administrative capacity. They are exposed to a full range of immigration processes and administrative tasks including:Other key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Drafting Initial Emails/Letters: draft emails of advice/letters of advice from templates</li><li>Drafting online visa application forms: draft online visa application forms including Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility, Indefinite Leave to Remain, and others as directed.</li><li>Paying for applications: submit and pay for online applications and additional services</li><li>Booking appointments: Book and re-schedule appointments online at the Visa Application Centre</li><li>Connect Updates: maintain and update case management records accurately</li><li>Compliance Packs: prepare immigration compliance packs for clients</li><li>More complex drafting: draft CCLs, first contact emails and cover letters</li><li>Drafting and Submitting Certificates of Sponsorship: you may be required to take on the additional duty of drafting and submitting Certificates of Sponsorship on the Home office’s SMS system</li><li>Translation: organise translations</li></ul>Additional responsibilities include:<ul><li>Managing dropboxes: answering queries from the client, assignees and case workers.</li><li>Specialist tasks: become an expert in completing tasks in a specialist area, including PSC, Tier 5, Compliance and Private Client</li><li>Special Projects: take on additional projects as required</li><li>Support / training:  You may be required to undertake the training of new employees, which could include producing and/or delivering training packages</li><li>Ad hoc duties: assist with ad hoc administrative functions, as needed</li></ul>About you:To be successful in this role you will be comfortable working in a team with excellent communication skills. You will be flexible and have a high level of attention to detail. Immigration experience isn’t required for this role, however would be advantageous.  Also required:<ul><li>Ability to work flexibly and accurately in a fast paced environment</li><li>Uses communication skills to influence and achieve objective</li><li>Demonstrate exceptional planning and time management skills with an ability to multi-task.</li><li>Be able to act under instruction with limited supervision</li><li>Be able to plan workload, meet deadlines and priorities</li><li>Ensures work completed is accurate, to a high quality and follows standard layouts</li><li>Able to act under instruction</li><li>Completes tasks within agreed time-frames and in line with expectations</li><li>Completes the minimum number of tasks per day in line with set targets</li><li>Implement effective processes to manage workflow and meet deadlines</li><li>Demonstrates proficiency in word processing, Internet and email systems</li></ul>Please note: If successful, this role will require a full 2 week’s attendance in the office for training purposes. Following initial training, the role can then be worked on a remote basis.Fragomen in Sheffield: Our Sheffield office is based in the city centre with the added bonus of free on-site parking, as well as several public transport links close by. The office has approximately 400 people working collaboratively and creating a dynamic, positive environment with over 20 different languages being spoken. You can expect a great working environment and regular events such as Summer and Christmas parties, social and cultural events.The Firm operates a hybrid working model, which incorporates a blend of in-person attendance as well as working from home – our aim being to fully leverage our remote working technology and provide a balance for our people in the way that they work.Whether in the office or working remotely, we are proud of our team spirit and we like to reflect this in the way that we work and everything we do. Our Responsible Business Practices (“RBP”) prioritises Fragomen’s social responsibility through one cross-cutting theme and five focus areas of Wellbeing, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CSR including Pro Bono, Social and Sustainability. The RBP initiatives offer great opportunities for everyone at Fragomen to get involved and help steer a variety of initiatives and activities.Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.

Legal Administration - future

Full training providedWe are looking for a bright enthusiastic paralegal to join our legal team.You will work as an integral member of a small team, supporting clients with the legal aspects of building their families through UK and international surrogacy, donor conception, adoption, LGBTQ+ parenting and conception with stored eggs, sperm or embryos. Also working closely alongside our sibling organisation and surrogacy agency Brilliant Beginnings, you will have a unique opportunity to make a real difference, help push the boundaries of the law and create families.Full training in this specialist area of law will be given, but you must have a relevant proven track record in your previous work, either in family law or private client legal practice, other professional client service or work in the fertility/LGBT+ sector. You must also be able to demonstrate:<ul><li>aptitude for and commitment to providing exceptional client care, and</li><li>an excellent fit with our core values of quality, collaborative team-working, innovation, and honesty and integrity.</li></ul>The role is full time, with flexible working from home (with some time spent at our offices, currently in the New Forest and central London).

Paralegal - assisted reproduction law

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

Paralegal - in-house

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

Paralegal - public law - 12 months part time FTC

Application deadline 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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