Actions Against Public Authorities - Paralegal

Gemini Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Paralegal/Caseworker to join their Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest department. The successful candidate will conduct supervised casework, assist with legal research, and support lawyers. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred. This position offers an attractive salary package and a supportive team environment, with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Prospects for promotion

Qualifications

• Previous experience in actions against public authorities is highly desirable.
• Legal aid experience is essential.
• You must be capable of ordering documents and completing legal aid documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervised casework and support lawyers in the department.
• Draft legal documents and liaise with clients.
• Assist with audit inquiries when applicable.

Skills

Minimum 1 year of paralegal practice

Strong academic record

Experience in Legal Aid and Litigation

Excellent organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant legal degree

Tools

Familiarity with online CCMS system

Job description

ActionAgainstPublicAuthoritiesParalegals|Nationwideopportunities|CompetitiveSalary

ALeadinglawfirmislookingtorecruitdedicatedandexperiencedActionsAgainstPublicAuthoritiesParalegal/Caseworkerforhighlysoughtpermanentposition.

GeminiRecruitmentarecurrentlypartneringwithalargeandestablishedlawfirm.Ourclientservescorporateentitiesandprivateindividualsinover25practiceareasfromofficesthroughoutLondonandacrossEnglandandWales.Ourclient’saccomplishmentsareacknowledgedandrecommendedinTheLegal500andChambersandPartners,asatoptierfirm.

OurclientholdstheInvestorsinPeopleGoldAccreditationQualityStandardMarkandisLEXCEL,CyberEssentialsPlusandISOaccreditedandregulatedbytheSolicitorsRegulationAuthority.

Abouttherole:

WeareseekingaskilledandexperiencedParalegal/CaseworkertojointheClaimsAgainstPublicAuthoritiesandInquestdepartment.

Thesuccessfulcandidatewillconductsupervisedcaseworkandalsosupportotherlawyersinthedepartment.Youwillbeinvolvedwithcasepreparationgenerallyand,aspartofthatrole,willbeexpectedtoconductlegalresearch,takeproofsofevidencefromclientsandwitnesses,attendbothcourthearingsandconferences

Itisimperativethatyoucandemonstrateanunwaveringcommitmenttoprotectingindividualcitizens’civillibertiesandapreparednesstofighthardtoenforcetheirhumanrights.Previousexperienceinthisspecificareaishighlydesirablebutallapplicationswillbeconsidered.

MainResponsibilitiesoftheRole:

• ReportdirectlytoDepartmentDirector
• Toworkcohesivelywithinateambutalsopreparedtotakeresponsibilityforindividualwork.
• Toexercisefinancialcontroloverworkcarriedout,withparticularregardtotheconversionofworkinprogressandensuringthatbillingtargetsaremet.
• ToensureQualityControlcomplianceasdefinedintheOfficeManualinregardtoLexcel,InvestorsinPeopleandanyotherqualitymarkimplementedbythefirm,dealingwithnoncompliancemattersinanefficientandtimelyfashion.
• Toretainaccreditationqualificationifapplicable
• Toensurethesuccessfuldevelopmentofthefirm,inlinewiththeBusinessPlan,thiswillrequireparticipationinmarketingeventstoensurethecontinuousgrowthoftheDepartment,andthattheturnovertargetsetforyourDepartmentisachieved.
• Toassistindealingwithcomplaintsreceivedonyourcases.
• Draftingoflegaldocuments,liaisingwithclientsandadvocacyskillsifapplicable
• Toassistwithauditenquiries,whenapplicable
• AnyotherreasonablerelevanttaskrequiredbyManagement

KeySkillsRequired:

• Minimum1yearofparalegalpracticerequired;experienceinactionsagainstpublicauthoritiesishighlydesirable.
• Astrongacademicrecordanddemonstrableexperiencerelevanttothisrole;legalaidexperienceisessential
• ExperienceinLegalAidandLitigationisessential(IdeallywithinInquests/CAPA)
• Excellentorganisationalskills,withtheabilitytoprioritisetasksandmanagetimeeffectively
• FamiliaritywiththeLegalAidAgency’sonlineCCMSsystemwouldbeanadvantage
• Legalskillsandknowledge,NegotiationskillsandAnalyticalskills
• Inaddition,youmustbeagoodadministrator,capableoforderingdocuments,dealingwithnewenquiriesandcompletinglegalaid/controlledworkdocumentation.

Thislistisnotexhaustiveandtheremaybeotherdutiesasreasonablyrequired.

Onofferisanattractivesalarypackage,asupportiveteamenvironmentandrealprospectsforpromotion.TheCompanywillallowhybrid-workinginaccordancewiththecompanypolicy.

ThecompanyiscommittedtoEqualOpportunitiesandembracesdiversityandinclusivityofitsstaffandstrivestoensurethattheirworkforcereflectsthediversityofthecommunitiestheyserve.

AboutGeminiRecruitment:

GeminiRecruitmentisaleadingrecruitmentagencyspecialisinginlegalrecruitment.WeprovideahighlyfocusedservicespecialisinginplacementsforSolicitors,LegalExecutives,TraineeSolicitors,ParalegalsandLegalSupportStaff.WehaveintimateknowledgeofspecificopportunitiesinthelegalmarketacrosstheUK.

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