Independent Assessor (Freelance)

CILEx; United Kingdom; A distancia; GBP 34.000 - 62.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

Descripción de la vacante

CILEX is recruiting Independent Assessors to conduct End‑Point Assessment for Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeships. The role is freelance and remote, with two assessment methods: Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio and a Project Report and Presentation with Q&A.

You will review portfolios, conduct discussions, mark reports, and provide feedback in alignment with CILEX criteria. Flexible, home‑based work with competitive rates and support from an internal team.

Formación

• Recent Paralegal or legal sector experience at level 3+ within last 3 years.
• Legal qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Experience of assessing competence.

Responsabilidades

• Review apprentices’ portfolios and produce questions for the Professional Discussion.
• Conduct Professional Discussions under CILEX requirements.
• Mark apprentices’ reports and presentations and produce questions for the Q&A.
• Conduct Presentations with Q&A in accordance with CILEX requirements.
• Grade assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Attend standardisation and assessor training activities.

Conocimientos

Paralegal experience

Legal sector experience

Assessing competence

Educación

Level 4 qualification

Descripción del empleo

Independent Assessor – CILEX Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship End-Point Assessment

Are you a talented assessment professional who is passionate about apprenticeships and delivering assessments to the highest possible standards? If so, this is the role for you. CILEX is recruiting Independent Assessors to conduct End‑Point Assessment for the Level 3 Paralegal End‑Point Assessment.

The EPA comprises two assessment methods:

• Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio
• Project Report and Presentation with Q&A

CILEX welcomes applications for one or both roles.

You will be responsible for conducting end‑point assessment for Paralegal apprentices, ensuring that apprentices receive a high‑quality assessment experience and accurate, fair and timely results.

Why work with us?

This is a flexible role, working from home, that you can fit around your commitments. It provides an opportunity to use your experience of working in the legal sector in a different way. We offer competitive rates of pay and you will receive great support from our internal team. Plus, you will have the opportunity to network with likeminded legal professionals in our assessor team.

Conflicts of Interest

The CILEX Awarding Body Conflicts of Interest form must be submitted with the application to be a CILEX Assessor. Assessors must have no direction connection or conflicts of interest with an apprentice, their employer or training provider. CILEX cannot accept applicants who work or have worked in the last 2 years with or for training providers in the delivery of the Paralegal apprenticeship. CILEX may not be able to accept applicants who work for employers who employ Paralegal apprentices.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

CILEX is committed to transforming the legal sector by broadening access, supporting social mobility and raising professional standards. We are looking for people who want to be part of our diverse and imaginative team.

The Roles

Independent Assessor: Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio

• Review apprentices’ portfolios and produce questions for the Professional Discussion in accordance with CILEX requirements and criteria
• Conduct Professional Discussions in accordance with CILEX requirements

Independent Assessor: Report and Presentation with Q&A

• Mark apprentices’ reports and presentations and produce questions for the Q&A in accordance with CILEX requirements and criteria
• Conduct Presentations with Q&A in accordance with CILEX requirements

Both roles:

• Grade assessments making a judgement on the competency of the apprentice in accordance with the CILEX grading criteria and requirements
• Produce constructive feedback for apprentices in accordance with CILEX requirements
• Attend and contribute to standardisation and assessor training activities

What we are looking for

• Recent relevant experience of the Paralegal occupation or legal sector to at least occupational level 3 gained in the last 3 years or significant experience of the occupation or sector
• A legal qualification at Level 4 or above
• Experience of assessing competence

Fees

competitive – available on application

Contract

Contract for Services (freelance), issued annually

Location

Remote

Availability

Professional Discussions and Presentations with Q&A take place during standard working hours in accordance with the EPA delivery schedule.

Who We Are

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) is the professional association and governing body for over 21,000 Chartered Legal Executive Lawyers, other legal practitioners and paralegals. Our role is to enhance the role and standing of Chartered Legal Executives and all our members within the legal profession.

Our Purpose

• Relevant high-quality training
• Advocacy for our members and the difference they can make
• Innovation We generate ideas, don’t fear failure, take risks, embrace change and are courageous
• Excellence We strive for excellence in everything that we do
• Integrity We build trust with open and honest communications and act fairly
• Ownership We take responsibility for our work and accept accountability
• Passionate We take pride in our work, share expertise freely, bring positivity and enthusiasm and encourage others to be the best they can be
• Stronger together We respect everyone as an individual, are open to the ideas of others and we work as a team