Hybrid Prison Law Paralegal — Client-Focused Support

GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary included (£24,784.50 p.a.)

23 days annual leave + holiday

Pension scheme

Training and development

Hybrid working

Team support and supervision

Salary reviews

Job summary

GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates is seeking a diligent Prison Law Paralegal to join its Dartford-based team. The role involves managing a caseload of prison law matters, performing initial client consultations, and supporting solicitors with research and documentation.

You will liaise with clients, prisons, the Probation Service, and courts while maintaining accurate electronic case files and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Genuine commitment to supporting clients, many of whom may be vulnerable or facing challenging circumstances.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate and well-organised case files and records.
• The ability to communicate effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Good administrative and IT skills, with the ability to manage routine administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
• The confidence to work independently whilst also contributing as part of a wider team.
• A professional, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• The ability to balance legal casework with the administrative requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with management of a caseload of Prison Law matters.
• Conducting initial consultations with clients and gathering relevant information regarding their circumstances and legal issues.
• Undertaking legal research and assisting solicitors with case preparation.
• Liaising with clients, prisons, the Probation Service, courts and other relevant organisations and professionals.
• Preparing correspondence, applications and other legal documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic case files.
• Monitoring case deadlines and ensuring that work is completed within required timescales.
• Assisting solicitors with the preparation of cases and evidence.
• Attending prisons, courts and other relevant hearings or meetings where required.
• Providing regular updates to clients and ensuring that communications are handled sensitively and professionally.
• Assisting with the administration of legal aid matters and maintaining accurate records.
• undertaking general administrative duties to support the Prison Law team, including updating records, processing documentation, maintaining schedules and assisting with the day-to-day administration of cases.
• Assisting with the organisation and administration of meetings, appointments, prison visits and other case-related activities.
• Ensuring compliance with the firm's procedures, professional standards and legal aid requirements.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure effective case coverage and a high standard of client service.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Independent working

Empathetic and resilient

Caseload management

Diversity awareness

Job description

GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates is seeking a diligent Prison Law Paralegal to join its Dartford-based team. The role involves managing a caseload of prison law matters, performing initial client consultations, and supporting solicitors with research and documentation.

You will liaise with clients, prisons, the Probation Service, and courts while maintaining accurate electronic case files and meeting deadlines.