Action Against Public Authorities Paralegal

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated paralegal to join its Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest department. This role involves conducting supervised casework, supporting lawyers, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The firm prides itself on its commitment to civil liberties and human rights, offering a supportive team environment and excellent career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the legal field and have a strong academic background, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Supportive Team Environment

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities

Support for Legal Awards and Recognition

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to protecting civil liberties and human rights.
• Prior experience in legal aid desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct case preparation and legal research.
• Draft legal documents and manage client communications.
• Attend court hearings and support lawyers in the department.

Skills

Legal Aid Experience

Litigation Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Document Management

Education

Strong Academic Background in Law

Tools

Legal Aid Agency CCMS System

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Action Against Public Authorities Paralegal, London

Client: Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: aa1ab25134e3

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):

Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.

Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do.

Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an ‘outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited.

The role:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a talented paralegal to join its Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest department.

The successful candidate will conduct supervised casework and support other lawyers in the department. Responsibilities include case preparation, legal research, taking proofs of evidence from clients and witnesses, and attending court hearings and conferences.

It is essential that you demonstrate a strong commitment to protecting civil liberties and human rights. Prior experience in this area is desirable but not mandatory.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Work effectively within a team and take responsibility for individual tasks.
• Manage financial aspects of work, including billing targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards like Lexcel and Investors in People.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities.
• Handle client complaints appropriately.
• Draft legal documents, liaise with clients, and develop advocacy skills if applicable.
• Assist with audits and other relevant tasks.

Key Skills Required:

• Strong academic background and relevant legal aid experience.
• Experience in Legal Aid and Litigation, especially in Inquests/CAPA.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with the Legal Aid Agency’s online CCMS system is a plus.
• Legal, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Good administrative skills, including document management and legal aid documentation.

What we offer:

• A supportive team environment.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Support for legal awards and recognition.