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Public Law Paralegal

GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

London

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GBP 30,000 - 45,000

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5 days ago

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Job summary

GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD is seeking an experienced Public Law Paralegal to join a leading law firm. The role involves assisting with diverse Public Law matters, preparing cases, and maintaining client care. Candidates should hold a Law degree and possess strong analytical and organisational skills. This position is open to applicants in London and nationwide, offering an opportunity to work with a highly regarded firm recognized for its expertise in public law.

Qualifications

Demonstrate experience in LAA funded Public Law.
Legal experience as a Public Law Paralegal or Advisor.
Immigration Accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

Report directly to Department Director.
Prepare and manage funding applications for the Legal Aid Agency.
Attend clients and prepare cases.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Business acumen

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Role: Public Law Paralegal - London / Nationwide

Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Paralegal for highly sought permanent position.

Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.

Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Public Law Department Background

Our client’s Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future.

The Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD).

Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law.

Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Report directly to Department Director
Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs
Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Public Law matters (LAA Funded and Private client work)
Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
Dealing with correspondence
Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,
Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence
Preparing applications (incl. drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)
Attending conferences and court
Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
Ensuring compliance with file management.

Key Skills Required

Immigration Accreditation preferred
Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of LAA funded Public Law
A strong academic background with a Law degree
Legal experience as an Public Law Paralegal/Advisor
Clear understanding and application of Public Law
Business acumen and the ability to market the Company
Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people
Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.

This position is open to candidates in London and nationwide.

About Gemini Recruitment And Equal Opportunities

Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.

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.

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