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Application deadline: 28/11/2024Forbes Solicitors are looking for a Paralegal to join our Forbes Debt Recovery Team at our Walton Summit/Manchester&nbsp;Office. This is a full-time role working 36.25 hours per week, Monday- Friday, based at our Gordon House office in Walton Summit.This is a great opportunity for someone to start their career progress or progress in their current career and bring their experience and knowledge to join a collaborative and professional team. Whilst the role will be working to the fast-pace, customer focus and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance. We act for a range of clients including national companies and public sector organisations.The role will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes such as:<ul><li>Provide effective and efficient support to Advisors through chargeable (legal based) work that contributes to the delivery and completion of services for clients (e.g. sending letters before action, drafting particulars of claim, preparing requests for Judgment and enforcement applications, obtaining and reviewing evidence and statements, taking witness statements, preparing for court, collation of legal bundles).</li><li>Ensure timely and efficient day-to-day progress of matters, prioritising work, monitoring deadlines and actions needed and keeping clients informed.</li><li>Drafting and preparing legal documents that require further knowledge, consideration and input based on analysis and understanding of information gathered.</li><li>Providing legal advice, under the supervision of a qualified advisor, that resolves queries and advances clients’ instructions and cases.</li><li>Assessing and understanding client queries and file notes to identify actions and advice required and manage and guide the progression of a client file.</li><li>Attend external meetings and events including but not limited to hearings, court appearances, client meetings and networking events.</li><li>Maintain, monitor and update the appropriate systems and documents with client and case information, data and file notes.</li><li>Carry out and deliver accurate and up-to-date legal research.</li><li>Write original high-quality articles and reports for internal and external publication</li><li>Manage regular and up-to-date communications with clients and stakeholders, answering queries, managing expectations (including costs), providing updates and effectively chasing responses required and escalating appropriately.</li></ul>Organisation Forbes Solicitors offer the full range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients and a number of specialist sectors where we excel nationally. We have offices across the North but our roots are firmly based in Lancashire. Our clients tell us that we stand out from other firms. We are real people who are passionate about getting the best results. Working together and listening to our clients, we provide genuine and practical advice.We are looking for someone who displays our values; specifically someone who can excel, is engaged, is a real person, displays fairness in all they do and has a one team ethic.Benefits We are committed to being supporting organisation that keeps the people at the focus and therefore we offer a range of additional benefits including:<ul><li>Competitive Salary;</li><li>33 Days Annual Leave, including bank holidays;</li><li>Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Subject to T&amp;Cs);</li><li>Celebration Leave;</li><li>Ongoing Training and Development;</li><li>Progression Opportunities;</li><li>Company Pension;</li><li>Service Awards;</li><li>Health Care Benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services);</li><li>BUPA (Solicitor Positions Only, for self, not dependents);</li><li>Other Employee Discounts;</li><li>Recruitment and Legal Department Referrals (Subject to T&amp;C’s);</li><li>Annual Events.</li></ul>Applying If you are interested in this role specifically or just working at Forbes Solicitors, please do head to our website to learn more about us.We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on applications demonstrating the following the knowledge, experience and skills:<ul><li>hold CILEX qualification/Law Degree (or equivalent);</li><li>hold the LPC/SQE&nbsp;(desirable but not essential);</li><li>previous legal assistant/paralegal experience is desirable;</li><li>previous legal experience is desirable, ideally in legal debt recovery, however, training will be provided;</li><li>have a strong interest in long term development/progression in a litigation department;</li><li>demonstrate strong commercial awareness;</li><li>aligns with the Firms values;</li><li>have proven competence in their IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems experience);</li><li>have the ability to work as part of a team;</li><li>have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills;</li><li>have good communication skills, both written and verbal;</li><li>have the ability to touch type (desirable but not essential)</li></ul> Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer and accredited to Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We support the principle of equal opportunities in relation to any opportunities which we might provide through the engagement of employees; the provision of services to clients; and the appointment and engagement of suppliers. We are committed, wherever practicable, to maintaining a workforce which broadly reflects the local community in which we operate.We kindly remind all recruitment agencies to respect our policy which prohibits the acceptance of speculative CVs, and not submit candidates&nbsp;for a role that we advertise, unless explicitly instructed to do so.&nbsp; Any candidates that are submitted on a speculative basis will not be considered an introduction. Our dedication to this process is part of our commitment to equal opportunities for all applicants.

Paralegal - Debt Recovery - Forbes Solicitors

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possible.Company description Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice was established in 1996 and was Wales’ first specialist family law firm. For over 28 years the firm has continued to grow and offer a comprehensive range of family law services. The firm is award-winning and is recognised as the leading firm for family law in Wales with one of the largest teams in the UK.Location: Cardiff, CF10 3BY Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Hours of work: 37.5 Hours per week – Monday-Friday – Office basedTasks<ul><li>All aspects of family law fee earning including:&nbsp;</li><li>attending Court with Counsel</li><li>preparing bundles for Court</li><li>drafting emails and letters to clients and third parties</li><li>telephone calls, drafting documents and providing general assistance to the solicitors within the firm as required on their cases.&nbsp;</li><li>All work supervised by qualified solicitors.</li></ul>Experience Ideal candidates will have experience as a Paralegal or a similar legal role.Qualification Candidates must have completed a law degree.To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to: <a href="mailto:marketing@wendyhopkins.co.uk" target="_blank">marketing@wendyhopkins.co.uk</a>

Paralegal - Family Law - Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice

Application deadline: 31 December 2024We are recruiting for a Assistant Paralegal or Paralegal to join our Financial Services Disputes and Investigations (FSDI) team in Birmingham. Our FSDI team are one of the largest providers of legal services to the financial services sector in the UK, with over 300 dedicated financial services lawyers across our UK network of offices. Our relationships within the sector includes many of the UK's largest clearing banks, building societies, international banks, specialist lenders, merchant services and payment gateway providers.Your RoleAs a Paralegal you will be responsible for the following;&nbsp;<ul><li>Junior fee earning case work including being responsible for your own cases, under supervision.</li><li>Investigating and analysing claims, preparing draft advices.</li><li>Assisting solicitors with preparing trial bundles.</li><li>Instructing experts and carrying out Initial review of expert reports</li><li>Drafting correspondence</li><li>Reviewing discovery documents received from other parties</li><li>Managing key dates</li><li>Assisting with recording, reporting on and analysing Management Information</li><li>Assisting with billing</li></ul>Your Skills and Experience<ul><li>Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)&nbsp;</li><li>Accuracy, good organisational skills and flexibility</li><li>Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint, interwoven would be beneficial</li><li>Desirable, but not essential, are proficient Excel skills (with basic and vlookup formulas, pivot tables, pivot charts &amp; managing large spreadsheets) and the ability to export data to other spreadsheets and charts efficiently, whilst also being able to put together easy-to-read analysis</li></ul>Your TeamTLT has one of the largest dedicated Financial Services Disputes practices in the UK, with partner led teams in all jurisdictions. We act for a range of financial institutions including large UK banks, international banks, challenger banks and fintechs, giving commercial and practical advice to resolve disputes.&nbsp;We advise across the whole spectrum of contentious issues associated with commercial, business and consumer finance, including dispute resolution, pre-litigation management and Alternative Dispute Resolution.About TLTFast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,200 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. In 2021 we were named The Lawyer’s Law Firm of the Year, recognising our incredible success story.Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.&nbsp;Our BenefitsWe value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.&nbsp;At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people.TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of any of the characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.&nbsp;We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:HR-Recruitment@TLTsolicitors.com" target="_blank">HR-Recruitment@TLTsolicitors.com</a>&nbsp;

Paralegal - Financial Services Disputes and Investigations (FSDI) - TLT

Closing date: not statedBhatia Best are a leading firm based in the East Midlands who specialise in Criminal Defence, Family Law, Personal Injury, Public Law and Community Care.We have an exciting opportunity for Paralegal to join our busy Criminal Defence Department at our Derby office.Job Specification:<ul><li>Advise and represent clients.</li><li>Maintain efficiency and profitability of the Department.</li><li>Progress with a view to securing a Training Contract.</li><li>Undertake fee earning responsibilities to support principal caseworkers.</li></ul>Duties &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support senior caseworkers in progression and management of case files.</li><li>Attain Police Station Accreditation.</li><li>Act as fee earner undertaking tasks delegated by senior caseworkers.</li><li>Undertake legal research and drafting of proformas, court documents as necessary.</li><li>Comply with SQM (Specialist Quality Mark) and all internal transaction criteria and procedures.</li><li>Assist and participate with training initiatives taken by the firm.</li><li>Act as “next friend” and promote training initiatives of new recruits and promoted staff.</li><li>Comply with the firm’s Office Manual.</li><li>Maintain client confidentiality and legal professional privilege.</li><li>Actively promote (PR function) office relations with clients, their families, and possible new clients.</li></ul>Personal Specification:SKILLS: &nbsp;<ul><li>Confident demeanour.</li><li>Good oral and written communication.</li><li>Grasp of legal procedures, court protocol and rules of evidence.</li><li>Ability to record meticulously.</li><li>Ability to attract clients and referrals.</li><li>Cost awareness and meticulous ability to record &amp; document.</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE:<ul><li>Law graduate and with successful completion/working towards LPC or SQE qualification.</li><li>Police Station Accreditation desirable.</li></ul>EXPERIENCE:&nbsp;<ul><li>No prior experience envisaged.</li><li>Initial step into private practice.</li><li>Work within practice, industry supplemental to academic training.</li><li>Computer or IT familiarity.</li><li>Dealing with the public.</li></ul>Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 until 17:30 with one hour for lunch.Previous Applicants Need Not Apply.

Paralegal - Crime - Bhatia Best

Deadline: not statedOsbornes Law is an award-winning London law firm with a reputation for excellence. The firm was established in Camden in 1973, and since then has grown to around 187 lawyers and staff, with offices in Camden and Hampstead.The role involves assisting senior members of the Family Department with the handling of their caseloads including International Children Work:&nbsp;<ul><li>preparing court bundles</li><li>drafting letters</li><li>drafting instructions to Counsel</li><li>any other pleadings in respect of a family case and attending at court hearings</li><li>typing all of your own correspondence and documents.</li></ul>The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>excellent IT skills</li><li>a positive attitude</li><li>bring flexibility to their work</li><li>provide a high level of support.</li></ul>Please apply with covering letter and CV to <a href="mailto:sandra.hillard@osborneslaw.com" target="_blank">sandra.hillard@osborneslaw.com</a>

Paralegal - Family Law - Osbornes Law

Closing Date : 17 December 2024 12:00 pmBolt Burdon Kemp LLP is a leading London law firm representing individuals who have been seriously injured. Through litigation, we help our clients secure the compensation they need to live their best lives, however altered their circumstances. We put our clients at the centre of everything we do and help them fight for justice every step of the way. We are passionate about getting the best results, providing exemplary client care, whilst striving to change the law for the better with every case.&nbsp;We are committed to making Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP the best place to work for everyone. Our people are not only leading solicitors handling complex and challenging multi-track work, but they are also extraordinary individuals and we take great care to nurture and support their growth within a learning culture.Job DescriptionDue to ongoing growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a paralegal to join our specialist Military Claims team.You will assist with:<ul><li>a caseload of complex and challenging multi track clinical negligence and personal injury claims;</li><li>legal research; and</li><li>marketing campaigns.</li></ul>You will ideally:<ul><li>have a 2:1 degree or higher;</li><li>have a strong interest and passion in progressing your legal career within the fields of personal injury and clinical negligence;</li><li>have some previous relevant litigation or legal experience (this will be advantageous but not essential);</li><li>be hard working, energetic and sociable, with excellent IT, administrative and research skills.</li></ul>In return, we give all our staff the opportunity to excel in their chosen field by providing training, support, supervision and responsibility to match experience. Our working environment is demanding but friendly and very flexible.&nbsp;It is our policy to select the firm’s trainee solicitors from internal applicants only, based on suitability and business needs.BBK is passionate about employing the best people to join their team. We want all our candidates to feel comfortable during the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please make us aware at application stage.ApplyIf you are interested in the role, you must provide a CV and Covering Letter and submit this using our online application form.

Paralegal - Military Claims - Bolt Burdon Kemp

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWho we areOur Commercial Property Team in Southampton is looking for a paralegal to assist our team of specialist lawyers both in the Southampton office but also as part of the wider Commercial Property Division.Nationally, our Commercial Property team has presence in all seven of our offices and consists of approximately 90 fee earners and support staff. Nationally, we have 31 well-regarded Partners, and we are continuing to grow. Highly regarded in all regions, the Southampton team, led by Andrew Cooper, is noted in the Legal 500 as a ‘dedicated and diligent’ practice which is well versed in mandates involving the financing and development of commercial and residential real estate projects.You will be joining a national law firm that enjoys a formidable reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.We work flexibly and you will be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices. Due to the nature of the work our preference is that you attend the Southampton office at least 2/3 times per week.Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:The work the team do is varied and will involve assisting with large scale projects including assisting the lawyers on mixed use shopping centres, retail parks, acquisitions, residential projects and commercial landlord and tenant matters. This is a significant opportunity for someone to gain excellent experience in many different areas of commercial property.You will work closely with the team on large scale projects, assisting with title due diligence and reporting, including collating and reviewing searches, enquiries, planning and title information and preparing Certificates of Title/reports on title. You will help manage online data rooms and assist with post-completion work for our clients, such as making land registry applications, processing SDLT returns, and updating/registering property titles.You will also have the opportunity to get involved with ad hoc projects (small and large) as and when these arise, with the assistance of other members of the team. We work across the whole division so there will be opportunities for you to assist our lawyers across all 7 of our offices.It is an integral part of this role that you comply with data security and all firm policies and proceduresThis role is right for you if:We are looking for someone with convincing aspirations for a career in commercial property law.We would like you to have at least 6 months’ experience as a commercial property paralegal for this role so that you can demonstrate the high levels of attention to detail and effective communication skills that we need.You will be able to demonstrate real potential, with the talent, ambition, and interest to succeed in a career within this field. You will already have a good technical grounding in commercial property law with a keen interest in progressing further in this field.The work requires self-motivation and the ability to work to demanding deadlines, so you will need to show us that you have initiative, drive, and great organisational skills.You will be a team player, relish helping others and be eager to learn. We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and who will provide a first-class support service to your fee earners, anticipating their needs in advance wherever possible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all your work.What we can offer you:A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our&nbsp;individual differences and diversity&nbsp;because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive&nbsp;learning and development programme&nbsp;and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your&nbsp;career journey.There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of&nbsp;flexible benefits.ApplyIf you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter using the form.

Paralegal – Commercial Property – Clarke Willmott

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWe’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is ‘we're legal and financial experts that care’ – something you’ll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to one of our Talent Acquisition team for more information.Your Role and What You'll Be DoingOur TeamEvery year, thousands of people are injured in accidents or are taken ill while abroad. We help clients to make a holiday compensation claim, or to claim if they were injured or suffered an illness while working abroad. Our lawyers have helped thousands to claim compensation following illness or accidents abroad in a wide range of circumstances, including: road traffic accidents, food poisoning, gastric illness and accidents at sea.We have the UK's largest and most successful team of lawyers specialising in making accident claims abroad, with several of our lawyers recognised internationally as leaders in the field. Our aim is to make the claims process as simple as possible for clients, handling cases with a compassionate approach that puts clients and their family's wellbeing first.You will join Simon Prew's International Personal Injury team. Simon is a Legal Director &amp; Team Leader within the Personal Injury department and specialises in international travel litigation in the Birmingham office. He has over 20 years litigation experience and pursues both individual and group action claims arising from illness and accidents contracted abroad and in the UK.Your Role and What You'll Be DoingWe’re keen to have you on board if you are a great team player and willing to learn quickly. You’ll have your own caseload right from the beginning, so this is a fantastic opportunity to gain real, hands-on experience in a law firm. You'll be involved in all international work up to an individual case value of £100,000 and lower value Multi Track work as well.Your role will involve but is not limited to:<ul><li>Taking instructions from clients and assist with the giving of legal advice, including obtaining evidence and, where appropriate, assist with litigation, to achieve appropriate resolutions for the clients.</li><li>Achieve time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working.</li><li>Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings and comply with directions/decisions made to ensure team objectives achieved.</li><li>Keep up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and attend appropriate training events to ensure up to date legal knowledge and best practice.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Empathy and compassion to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstances.</li><li>A friendly, enthusiastic and can-do approach.</li><li>Ideally, some previous Paralegal experience.</li></ul>Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You<ul><li>25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.</li><li>Generous and flexible pension schemes.</li><li>Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)</li><li>Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.</li></ul>We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. &nbsp;This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.Additional InformationAs part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks ­with our trusted 3rd parties.The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Paralegal - International Serious Injury - Irwin Mitchell

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWe’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is ‘we're legal and financial experts that care’ – something you’ll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment.We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to one of our Talent Acquisition team for more information.We are looking to add a Paralegal to our Public Law &amp; Human Rights team to be based from Birmingham.Our TeamPeople from every walk of life have the right to be treated fairly; our experts help clients challenge organisations. We have a wealth of experience across all fields of public law, with the knowledge and skills to make sure our clients’ rights are respected. We help clients who feel they’ve been discriminated against or had rights infringed by:<ul><li>Government departments</li><li>Local councils</li><li>Hospitals, care homes and health trusts</li><li>Schools and Local Education Authorities</li><li>Any public body.</li></ul>Our public law and human rights solicitors are regarded as some of the best in the country by legal directories Legal 500 &amp; Chambers UK. We've previously taken cases all the way to the Supreme Court, so we're not daunted by any challenge. While we do seek to resolve cases with negotiation and mediation wherever possible, we take clients fight as far as is necessary to get the results they deserve.Your Role and What You'll Be DoingYou will be assisting solicitors on their cases in at least one of the main areas of work undertaken by the team, namely Court of Protection (health and welfare), education and health and social care, so this is a fantastic opportunity to gain real, hands-on experience in a law firm.Your role will involve but is not limited to:<ul><li>Taking instructions from clients and assist with the giving of legal advice</li><li>Achieve time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working.</li><li>Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings and comply with directions/decisions made to ensure team objectives achieved.</li><li>Keep up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and attend appropriate training events to ensure up to date legal knowledge and best practice.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Empathy and compassion to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstances</li><li>A friendly, enthusiastic and can-do approach</li><li>Ideally, some previous Paralegal experience</li></ul>We’re proud of our values, and we’re looking for people who share them:<ul><li>To be pioneering with an imaginative outlook</li><li>To be approachable and caring</li><li>To be tenacious in the pursuit of our objectives</li><li>To be efficient in the provision of our services</li><li>To work with a foundation of integrity.</li></ul>If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application.Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You<ul><li>25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.</li><li>Generous and flexible pension schemes.</li><li>Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)</li><li>Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.</li></ul>We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. &nbsp;This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.Additional InformationAs part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders.We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks ­with our trusted 3rd parties.The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Paralegal- Public Law & Human Rights - Irwin Mitchell

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleDepartment/Division: Legal Delivery Centre Duration: 12-month FTC (possibility of move to permanent) Location: UK Reports to:&nbsp;Partner (Head of LDC) and LDC Operations Team Manager Type of Role:&nbsp;HybridReference no: 7412The DepartmentOur Legal Delivery Centre (LDC) is a flexible and scalable paralegal resource for use across all of our UK, Ireland and Middle East offices and across the full spectrum of legal services. Meeting the ever increasing demands for disaggregated legal services, the LDC offers an exciting opportunity for development and the chance to undertake chargeable work that is challenging and engaging. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team that is integral to the firm's strategy, whilst benefiting from being able to work remotely and flexibly.Winner of the 2019 and 2020 National Paralegal Awards best law firm for paralegal development and finalist in 2021, Dentons offers fabulous opportunities for paralegals.&nbsp;Dentons is embracing the SQE route to qualification. Not only can your work experience count towards QWE but for successful internal applicants we are also offering a unique opportunity for development, including financial sponsorship, through our QualiFLY programme. QualiFLY is an enhanced 18 month programme designed to provide the business with a pipeline of exceptional talent whilst ensuring that the experience and training gained by the paralegal is comparable to the more traditional training contract route.We are presently looking for bright, ambitious and enthusiastic paralegals from across the UK to join our innovative LDC.&nbsp;The RoleMeeting the ever increasing demands for disaggregated legal services, the LDC offers an exciting opportunity for development and the chance to undertake work that is varied, challenging and engaging. Predominantly dedicated to the structured finance team within the firm's Banking group, this role offers excellent, high quality paralegal experience together with exposure across the firm and to some of the firm's major clients.&nbsp;This is a great opportunity to join a growing team that is integral to the firm's strategy, whilst benefiting from being able to work flexibly.&nbsp;This is a hybrid role and attendance to our London office 2-3 times a week is required.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesYou will work as part of a team to deliver paralegal support to our Structured Finance Banking team. This will include:<ul><li>Using precedents to draft basic structured finance documentation</li><li>Managing and keeping organised draft documentation</li><li>Assisting with the co-ordination of and preparation for the closing of transactions</li><li>Assisting with any post completion registrations or other steps that may be needed</li><li>Responsibility for producing transaction bibles and distributing original documents at the end of transactions&nbsp;</li><li>Liaising with clients and counterparties in a timely, courteous and professional manner</li><li>Drafting emails and correspondence on behalf of fee earners</li><li>Undertaking legal research, including reviewing standard loan documents and preparing and/or reviewing due diligence reports on underlying assets</li><li>Providing administrative support to fee earners</li><li>Filing and maintaining correspondence and documentation</li></ul>Required experience, skills, and attributes<ul><li>A qualification in law, minimum 2.1 (Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law);&nbsp;</li><li>LPC or equivalent (preferred but not essential);</li><li>Previous Banking paralegal experience;</li><li>Demonstrable interest in Structured Finance;</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office (especially Word, Excel and Outlook);</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure and to very tight deadlines (essential);</li><li>Ability to organise, prioritise and multi-task;</li><li>Ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail;</li><li>Demonstrate drive and initiative;</li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to deal effectively with Partners and professionals across the firm;</li><li>Sociable and a good team player. &nbsp;</li></ul>Firm ProfileAcross more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. <a href="http://www.dentons.com/" target="_blank">www.dentons.com</a>Inclusion and DiversityWe are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: <a href="https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/inclusion-and-diversity" target="_blank">Inclusion and Diversity</a>.Equal OpportunitiesDentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment.matters@dentons.com" target="_blank">recruitment.matters@dentons.com</a>.&nbsp;NO AGENCIES PLEASEIf you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email &nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment.matters@dentons.com" target="_blank">recruitment.matters@dentons.com</a>. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.

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