Paralegal/caseworker - various areas of law - Lawstop

Closing date: not stated so apply as soon as possible.

Lawstop, an expanding legal aid law practice, is seeking top calibre Housing, Education, Immigration, Public Law and Community Care paralegals/caseworkers to work full-time, starting as soon as possible after interview. 

Previous experience working in a legal environment and knowledge of legal aid is very desirable. 

We require a mature, self-motivated individual with excellent spoken and written communication skills, the ability to quickly absorb legal information and to conduct legal research. You will have very good organisational and time management skills and be able to produce documents to tight deadlines. Patience and tact are necessary as you will be assisting vulnerable people whose welfare is our priority. 

This long-term position would be ideal for a person seeking experience and to develop a legal career in housing, community care, Immigration, education and public law and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.  

Duties will include: 

• Meeting clients (either in person or by video call) 
• Advising at outreach locations within the community  
• Taking detailed instructions 
• Drafting correspondence 
• Drafting legal documents
• Compiling bundles 
• Instructing counsel and experts (such as psychologists/psychiatrists) 
• Making applications for legal aid 
• Liaising with other solicitors 
• Reporting to the Legal Aid Agency 
• Attending court with counsel (either in person or by telephone/video) 

You must have: 

• A strong academic background 
• Initiative 
• Time management skills 
• A desire to want to help people
• The ability to work under pressure 
• Experience working with vulnerable people 
• Legal aid experience is very desirable. 

As a case worker joining our friendly team, we will provide support and on-going training; however, you must have enough experience to hit the ground running. 

We are a versatile and adaptive practice with a unique approach to the delivery of legal services.

Make a difference, join Lawstop.