Role: Action Against Public Authorities Paralegal
A Leading law firm is looking to recruit dedicated and experienced 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.
The role:
Our client is seeking a talented paralegal to join their Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest department.
The successful candidate will conduct supervised casework and support other lawyers in the department. You will be involved in case preparation, including conducting legal research, taking proofs of evidence from clients and witnesses, and attending court hearings and conferences.
It is essential that you demonstrate an unwavering commitment to protecting individual civil liberties and a readiness to fight for the enforcement of human rights. Previous experience in this specific area is highly desirable, but all applications will be considered.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
- To work cohesively within a team but also prepared to take responsibility for individual work.
- To exercise financial control over work carried out, with particular regard to the conversion of work in progress and ensuring that billing targets are met.
- To ensure Quality Control compliance as defined in the Office Manual in regard to Lexcel, Investors in People and any other quality mark implemented by the firm, dealing with noncompliance matters in an efficient and timely fashion.
- To retain accreditation qualification if applicable.
- To ensure the successful development of the firm, in line with the Business Plan, this will require participation in marketing events to ensure the continuous growth of the Department, and that the turnover target set for your Department is achieved.
- Drafting of legal documents, liaising with clients and advocacy skills if applicable.
- To assist in dealing with complaints received on your cases.
- To assist with audit enquiries, when applicable.
- Any other reasonable relevant task required by Management
Key Skills Required:
- A strong academic record and demonstrable experience relevant to this role; legal aid experience is essential.
- Experience in Legal Aid and Litigation is essential (Ideally within Inquests/CAPA)
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
- Familiarity with the Legal Aid Agency's online CCMS system would be an advantage.
- Legal skills and knowledge, Negotiation skills and Analytical skills
- In addition, you must be a good administrator, capable of ordering documents, dealing with new enquiries and completing legal aid/controlled work documentation.
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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