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<dl><dt>Closing date: 23/02/2025 23:59</dt></dl>Band 4£26,928 - £29,551 per annum37.5 hours per weekJob overviewLegal &amp; Risk Services is a division of the NHS Wales shared Services Partnership, based in Cardiff, which provides a litigation and comprehensive legal advisory service to the NHS. The above positions provide a unique opportunity to develop your skills in an informal but challenging environment.&nbsp;We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Inquest Team and assist in the day-to-day management of Inquests for Local Heath Boards (LHB) and NHS Trusts in Wales, under close supervision of a Senior Lawyer.&nbsp;The ideal candidate for this position must have good communication skills, a confident approach to work and can demonstrate our core values:Listening and Learning Working together Taking responsibility InnovatingThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for opening new enquiries, liaising with Coroner’s officers, attending inquest hearings at court and helping witnesses navigate the inquest process. This will include reviewing medical records/reports, drafting letters to obtain evidence and assisting in the investigation of inquests.The post holder will need to establish and maintain good working relationships with inquest handlers, clinicians, health care professionals, colleagues within NWSSP Legal &amp; Risk Services, Court officers, witnesses and experts.Working for our organisationAt NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.&nbsp;Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.Offering&nbsp;a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply”.Person specificationQualifications and/or KnowledgeEssential criteria<ul><li>Law Degree (or equivalent)/cilex qualification</li></ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>LPC or equivalent</li><li>Knowledge of courts and litigation process.</li><li>Structure of the NHS</li></ul>ExperienceEssential criteria<ul><li>Experience of working in a legal office environment</li><li>Experience of dealing with confidential, sensitive data with an understanding of the maintenance and storage of sensitive records.</li><li>Understanding of the need to adhere to office guidelines and procedures</li><li>Working to deadlines</li></ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Defendant/Claimant personal injury or clinical negligence</li></ul>Skills and AttributesEssential criteria<ul><li>IT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced.</li><li>Ability to communicate in all formats, in plain English.</li><li>Analytical negotiating ability</li><li>Ability to prioritise and organise own work</li><li>Ability to recognise own capabilities</li><li>Ability to liaise and communicate with both internal and external personnel at all levels confidently.</li></ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Evidence of excellent client care skills</li></ul>ValuesEssential criteria<ul><li>Listening and Learning</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Taking responsibility</li><li>Innovating</li></ul>OtherEssential criteria<ul><li>Willing to undertake further professional development</li></ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.</li></ul>

Paralegal - Inquests - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Deadline 23 February 2025 at 23.59Location: London / Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days from home)Salary: £34,735 - &nbsp;£40,864 (pro rata)Hours: Full timeContract: 6 Month Fixed Term ContractThis is an excellent opportunity to expand your analytical and research skills, whilst working for the public good. Working in the In-House Legal Advisory Service, you will gain invaluable experience in the healthcare regulation sector.What you will do&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Using legal research skills and knowledge of the GDC’s regulatory framework to produce legal research notes in response to requests for legal advice from across the GDC.</li><li>Reviewing and analysing draft legislation, including preparing Keeling Schedules to allow comparison with current legislation.</li><li>Working closely with team lawyers to prepare accurate and high-quality draft responses to correspondence and requests received by the team, from both internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting the GDC to manage litigation effectively and cost efficiently, liaising with Counsel and external law firms to ensure that instructions and court papers are prepared accurately and in accordance with court deadlines.</li><li>Assisting with the preparation of information bundles.</li><li>Developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Assisting proactively with the work of the department, as directed by the line manager, carrying out any other task as reasonably required by the organisation, including some administrative tasks to support Legal Assistant.</li></ul>About you&nbsp;If you can demonstrate the following skills and experience, we would like to hear from you:<ul><li>Relevant legal experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Previous healthcare regulation experience.</li><li>Legal qualification.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Strong legal drafting and analytical skills.</li></ul>The people we interact with daily are incredibly diverse and we know how much of an asset empathy is to the way we operate. Your skills and expertise in equality and diversity, either as lived-in experience or as an ally, will be incredibly helpful in adding to the effectiveness of the team.About UsOur primary purpose is to protect patient safety and maintain public confidence in dental services. To achieve this, we register qualified dental professionals, set standards for the dental team, investigate complaints about dental professionals’ fitness to practise, and work to ensure the quality of dental education.Our work matters and so do our people. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion by recruiting and strengthening our teams with team members from different backgrounds, life experiences and viewpoints. Equality and diversity are not just words, they are what makes our teams strong and able to deliver. We want to be champions of diversity and to have a sense of belonging in the workplace, where everybody has the chance to contribute and to share what is important to them.Hours 35 hours per weekBenefits:<dl><dt>Salary £34,735 - &nbsp;£40,864 (pro rata)</dt></dl>The GDC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, that provides an environment that reflects our values and culture and allows employees to flourish.To support this we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, including flexible working arrangements from day one and employee networks that aid growth and development.Some of our benefits include:<ul><li>27 days holiday (plus statutory) - rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service</li><li>Pension contributions up to 10%</li><li>Buy/Sell annual leave</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave from 1 years’ service.</li><li>Life assurance, income protection plan and enhanced sick leave policy</li><li>Staff discounts including eye care contributions and discounted gym membership</li></ul>We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.&nbsp;How to apply:For a full job description, including the competencies you will be assessed on in your application, please click the apply button.&nbsp;As part of your supporting statement, please provide details of relevant skills and experience gained in a previous Paralegal role, and experience of managing a caseload.The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 23 February 2025.Please note that we reserve the right to bring this recruitment campaign to an end without notice, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Paralegal (FTC) - in-house regulatory - General Dental Council (GDC)

Deadline: 9:00am March 3, 2025Anticipated start: April 2025TV Edwards LLP are looking for a paralegal to support our Community Care and Public Law solicitors. During your time with us there will also be opportunities to work on community care, Court of Protection, housing and general public law cases. Most of our work is funded by legal aid but we also fund cases by way of private fees.Role OverviewAs a paralegal in our social welfare team, you will work for clients with a range of needs, some of whom will be in very vulnerable situations. This could include being deprived of their liberty, accommodated in care homes they do not want to live in and suffering from a lack of community care services. In Court of Protection work you will often act for professional litigation friends, such as the Official Solicitor. Your support will be crucial in ensuring our clients can have full access to justice.Successful candidates will be based in our Whitechapel office though occasional travel to our Clapham Junction office may be required.We offer excellent training opportunities and only recruit trainee solicitors from internal candidates. We support lawyers who wish to qualify via the SQE route.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Providing a high level of support to solicitors undertaking Community Care, Court of Protection (welfare) and public law casework.</li><li>Communicating clearly and regularly with clients to take instructions and provide advice under supervision from solicitors.</li><li>Preparing bundles for use in court hearings (and for other reasons).</li><li>Drafting and managing legal aid applications and correspondence with the Legal Aid Agency.</li><li>Preparing witness statements and other court documents.</li><li>Attending court hearings, with barristers where appropriate.</li><li>Carrying out allocated administrative tasks such as liaising with barristers and experts for invoices, arranging appointments and managing entries in solicitors’ diaries, copying and scanning case documents.</li><li>Staffing the new client rota under the management of a senior member of the team. This includes taking details of potential new cases from individuals and referring agencies via telephone and email correspondence.</li><li>Billing tasks and liaising with the in-house billing team as delegated by the solicitor.</li><li>Attending monthly department meetings.</li></ul>Skills/Knowledge Requirements<ul><li>Excellent written, oral and telephone communication skills to be able to work effectively with the firm’s client group.</li><li>Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure.</li><li>Good team-working skills.</li><li>Problem-solving ability, with good analytical skills.</li><li>Excellent IT skills (including word processing and use of Excel spreadsheets).</li><li>Commitment to our client group and access to justice.</li><li>Law degree (or equivalent).</li><li>Although welcome, it is not necessary for you to have prior experience of Community Care, Court of Protection or Public law work.</li></ul>SalarySalary: £27,000 per annumDocumentary proof of your right to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process.Benefits10% family and friends discount on legal services 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days after 3 years' service and 30 days after 5 years Bonus Scheme Career development programme Cycle to work scheme Health Cashback Plan Length of service awards Wellbeing initiativesHow To ApplySend your completed application and equality monitoring forms by 9:00am March 3, 2025Applications must be on the firm’s application form. We will not consider any applications which are not on the application form.Equal Opportunities and DiversityTV Edwards Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession.For more information about the firm and department and an application pack, please click Apply.

Paralegal - Community Care and Public Law - TV Edwards LLP

Deadline: 5pm, Monday 17 March 20251 Year Fixed TermHours: 35 hours per week (28 considered)We are looking for a dedicated Employment and Welfare Rights Paralegal to join our team and help support local residents facing employment and welfare benefits challenges.This role is more than just legal support—it’s about empowering individuals, ensuring fairness, and helping people access the rights and benefits they deserve. Our employment solicitor and welfare rights supervisor provide vital casework and expert guidance to those in need, as well as supporting local voluntary sector organisations through second-tier advice.As a key member of our team, you will play an essential role in fighting for workers’ rights, tackling discrimination, and ensuring vulnerable individuals receive the support they are entitled to. Your work will have a tangible impact on people’s lives, helping them secure fair treatment, financial stability, and peace of mind.What You’ll Be Doing:<ul><li>Supporting the work of the Employment, Discrimination, and Education Supervisor, assisting with casework, research, and client interviews.</li><li>Assisting the Welfare Rights Supervisor in ensuring individuals receive the benefits and financial assistance they are entitled to.</li><li>Developing your expertise to progress into managing your own caseload and contributing to second-tier advice delivery.</li></ul>&nbsp;Why Join Us?This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with a strong sense of social justice who wants to build a career in employment law and welfare rights. You will gain hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and opportunities for career progression while making a direct and lasting impact on your community.If you are committed to fairness, equality, and ensuring that no one is left behind, we want to hear from you.The post will be based at our office in Camberwell with some outreach and attendance at evening meetings. SLC has adopted an agile working policy and encourage staff to work partly from home.Southwark Law Centre has an Equality Diversity and Inclusion policy. We welcome applications from candidates who meet the person spec regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex (gender) and sexual orientation.Starting salary and relevant experienceThe Law Centre criteria for starting salaries aims to ensure that all relevant experience is recognised for all posts within clearly justifiable limits so that starting salary does not unfairly reward on the basis of age. Experience is only relevant for these purposes if it is equivalent to the role on offer. The post holder salary increases by 1 point each year until the top of the scale is reached within NJC payscales. In addition the Law Centre pays cost of living increases agreed nationally by the NJC.Relevant experience 1-2 years SP9 £31,884Relevant experience 2-5 years SP11 £32,817Relevant experience 5 years + SP13 £33,780Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 17 March 2025Interviews: Tuesday 25 March 2025To download the application pack, click Apply

Paralegal (FTC) - Employment and Welfare Rights - Southwark Law Centre

Application deadline 2 March 2025Location Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Manchester, M32 0THSalary range £27,711 - £35,325 (Band 4/5/6) dependent upon experienceTrafford Council is a Living Wage Employer.Working hours 36.25 hours per week, Monday - FridayWe will offer flexibility where we can if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.Many of our colleagues can work from home for one or more days a week and/or they flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working, and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work.About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join the Council’s Corporate Governance Legal Team. The Corporate Governance Team cover wide and vast areas of law, providing the postholder an opportunity to learn and develop new skills and expertise.Some of the areas covered by the team include:<ul><li>Local Government Law</li><li>Data Protection</li><li>Contracts and Public Procurement Law and application&nbsp;</li><li>Contract management and commercial disputes</li><li>Criminal and Civil Litigation</li><li>Licensing Law and public protection</li><li>Employment Law</li><li>Regulatory enforcement, including prosecutions in relation to Environmental Health, Health and Safety at Work, Licensing, Planning and Trading Standards</li><li>Anti-social behaviour and community safety</li><li>Debt recovery</li><li>Inquests</li></ul>As a Legal Assistant you will be involved in providing support to lawyers to enable them to provide comprehensive, cost effective, responsive and quality legal work as part of the Council’s in-house legal team.You will also lead on your own case load of non-complex matters. This may include drafting court and other documents, liaising with professionals, advising clients and members, undertaking research and undertaking your own advocacy, for which training will be provided.You will join a strong team that deals with issues in a pragmatic manner, within a supportive environment.About youYour style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours. You will be committed to continually learning and improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others’ contribution, you will work together to deliver service; you will take ownership of your actions and strive to getting things right first time and learn from when things do go wrong; you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference.You will work closely with client departments across the whole of the Council. You will be involved in working with clients, elected members and various committees as well as the Legal and Governance team more widely and you will therefore have good customer care and interpersonal skills, good communication and problem solving skills. You will work well as part of a team and be flexible, enthusiastic and committed.Qualifications and Professional Development• Minimum of four GCSE grades C or above, including English Language/Literature, or qualifications at an equivalent level • Relevant legal qualifications will also be taken in account in determining level of knowledge and expertiseFor a full role description, please click Apply and download the role profile in the advert.About usTrafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.Additional InformationFlexibility will be required to work outside core hours as the post holder will provide advice and guidance to elected members and will attend a range of committees and boards on a rota basis. This will require some attendances in the evenings.You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office.About the benefitsYou will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.

Legal Assistant (Corporate Governance) - in-house - Trafford Council

Deadline: 28 February 2025We are seeking to recruit two paralegals/caseworkers to join our successful team which is highly regarded and rated as a national leader in all aspects of human rights, civil liberties and public law. &nbsp;Main Duties and Responsibilities:The role will consist of assisting the fee earners in the team with case preparation, including administrative tasks, legal research, client liaison, drafting statements, processing evidence, collating and ordering documentation / evidence, attending conferences and court, preparing application forms, evidence and uploads, assisting with legal aid applications and preparing files for legal aid billing. &nbsp;From time to time the post holder may be asked to assist other members of the team.You will need to:<ul><li>be highly motivated, proactive, self-servicing, enthusiastic,</li><li>have excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills,</li><li>have a flexible and professional attitude,</li><li>be able to work on confidential matters and under pressure together with a keen eye for detail.</li><li>have completed the LPC / in process of completing SQE</li></ul>Equality &amp; DiversityIKP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. &nbsp;Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.How to applyIf you are interested in applying please complete send your CV and a covering letter and send it to us by email (click Apply for email address)

Paralegals - Human Rights, Civil liberties and Public Law - Imran Khan & Partners

Deadline 31 March 2025Hudgell Solicitors is proud to be one of the country’s most progressive and experienced law firms. We are fiercely committed to ‘Righting Wrongs’ by fighting for our clients, standing up for the vulnerable and giving a voice to those seeking justice.For more than 25 years we’ve provided down-to-earth legal advice for individuals involved in complex cases such as medical negligence, personal and criminal injuries, incidents abroad, civil liberties, as well as involvement in high-profile public inquiries and inquests.You will be joining an award-winning firm – recognised as a Leading Firm by the Legal 500 Guide and listed as one of the ‘Best 200 Law Firms in the UK’ by The Times newspaper year after year.We are 100% committed to our clients, our people and the community.With offices in Hull and Manchester, we are a growing and developing firm, whose agile and adaptable approach promises an exciting career.About the RoleWe are looking to recruit a paralegal to provide assistance in our Medical Negligence Department based in our Manchester Office. &nbsp;This is a busy and challenging role which offers a great opportunity for rewarding client work.We are keen to hear from experienced paralegals, with a background in a Medical Negligence role. &nbsp;The successful candidate will be commercially minded with strong communication skills, who thrive in a friendly team environment. &nbsp;This is a great opportunity to work on high-profile cases and to make a difference in someone’s life!Have a Law Degree and/or at least 1 year of experience in a paralegal/legal assistance role. Be committed to delivering excellent client care/ service. Be able to work sympathetically and effectively with a wide range of clients with differing needs. Have excellent organisational skills and time management skills. Be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure. Have the ability to use your initiative, work independently, input ideas and help develop the company. Have the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients alike. Be keen to learn, interested in driving your own career progression and be proactive in taking ownership of this.Competitive salary with bonus opportunities Hybrid and flexible working Wellbeing initiatives Supportive, approachable and Friendly working environment. Commitment to personal development.NB We have a number of our junior legal team members who have embarked on self-initiated SQE based qualification routes. Where possible, we support such students to sign off their experience as QWE where for example they have gained relevant experience working in a paralegal role.

Paralegal - Medical Negligence - Hudgell Solicitors

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possible.About 9finThe world's largest asset class, debt, operates with the worst data.Technology has revolutionized equity markets with electronic trading, quant algos and instantaneous news. However, in debt capital markets, the picture is completely different. It still behaves like it’s in the 1980s; trillions of dollars of trades are placed over the phone, news is slow, and corporate credit information is imperfect and scattered.Our mission is to change this.9fin's proprietary technology delivers fast and comprehensive financial, credit, legal &amp; ESG analysis. Our clients are able to make faster, more informed decisions, win more business and most importantly, save time.Our fast growing list of clients include 9 of the top 10 Investment Banks, leading Asset Managers, Hedge Funds and Law Firms.The opportunity9fin is looking to expand its Legal Affairs team by hiring its first Paralegal. 9fin’s Legal Affairs team is rapidly building out its capabilities. Reporting to 9fin’s Legal Counsel in London, and working closely with the Director of Corporate Operations, you will directly contribute to the development of various key internal legal products and services to support our business across multiple jurisdictions.What you’ll work onAt 9fin, our work is constantly evolving as the business evolves. The expectation for a successful candidate will be that they are willing to work on a number of different projects, and to own them, and see them to completion. The key areas of work are:Commercial Law<ul><li>You will assist in an ongoing initiative to standardise 9fin’s current contracting strategy, developing and improving on templates as well as playbooks for your commercial colleagues</li><li>Build, populate and maintain a comprehensive company wide contract management system</li><li>Manage our vendor procurement process, including vendor due diligence, liaising closely with the commercial team and relevant internal parties</li><li>Working alongside colleagues from across 9fin, assist in the wider contracting process directly responding to both internal and external queries</li><li>Monitor and report on key contract performance metrics across buy and sell side contract lifecycles</li></ul>Corporate Governance and Compliance<ul><li>Alongside colleagues from various departments help to develop, maintain, update and enforce policies and procedures</li><li>Assist in the preparation and management of documentation, processes and procedures in relation to 9fin’s corporate governance</li><li>Provide operational support to colleagues across the business in relation to our regulatory and statutory obligations</li><li>In conjunction with the rest of the Legal Affairs team assist in the maintenance and processing of filings in jurisdictions where 9fin operates</li><li>Ensure compliance with legal standards and company policies, including keeping them up to date and relevant</li></ul>Privacy and AI Governance<ul><li>Help in the scoping, creation and delivery of a group wide Privacy program</li><li>Coordinate with different departments to analyse any Privacy related opportunities or areas of improvement</li><li>Facilitate the management of 9fin’s regulatory obligations under the relevant Privacy and AI Governance legislation</li><li>Assist in the development of appropriate internal training and frameworks to ensure compliance across the 9fin group</li></ul>Legal Operations<ul><li>You will assist in the research, design and build of scalable, self-serve legal service solutions for, among other things, contractual, corporate and privacy management</li><li>Help the Legal Affairs triage and prioritize requests made of them from across the business</li><li>Develop and maintain a comprehensive, self-serve knowledge bank of internal and external information for your colleagues</li></ul>Also, very importantly, you will be ready to jump in and help with any other matters that may come to the Legal Affairs team that require our attention.About youThis role will be a great fit if you:<ul><li>Tech and process savvy: You have experience in using and implementing technology and processes within a team or organisation — you enjoy a well built process!</li><li>Team player: You enjoy working with a team that all pulls in the same direction, and you want to build-up those around you, helping the whole team succeed</li><li>Growth mindset: You believe that your most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work — brains and talent are just the starting point</li><li>Commercial and Legal awareness: You have an understanding of the key principles in contract, corporate and privacy law</li><li>Want to build a business: You are interested in 9fin’s business and want to be a commercial partner to the business</li><li>Strong attention to detail: You have keen analytical and problem-solving skills delivering work you are proud of consistently and to a high standard</li><li>Ability to work quickly and accurately: You are happy to work with some time pressure, and can quickly interpret information to complex problems, often working to tight deadlines</li><li>Willingness to challenge the status quo: You see how things could be done better, and you aren’t afraid to speak up</li><li>Communication: Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication, conveying messages accurately and concisely</li></ul>Our benefitsWe’re a scaling start up and we enjoy sharing our success, when the company succeeds, we always reinvest that in our people. We also offer huge amounts of responsibility, an abundance of opportunity for growth and a platform to truly excel.Financial &amp; Insurance<ul><li>Competitive Salary (our salary bands are benchmarked at the top end of the market)</li><li>Equity options</li><li>Pension (your minimum contributions are 4% with 9fin matching up to 7%)</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Paid sick leave with Income Protection for long periods of illness</li><li>Group Life Assurance </li><li>Season Ticket Loan &amp; Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Time off&nbsp;<ul><li>25 holiday days per year</li><li>Local public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days)</li><li>Hybrid working model, to allow you the flexibility to decide how, where and when you do your best work</li><li>Work abroad for up to 3 months a year</li><li>1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service</li><li>Enhanced parental leave &amp; flexible working arrangements available</li></ul>Training &amp; Culture&nbsp;<ul><li>Professional learning and development budget</li><li>Quarterly team socials</li><li>Summer and Winter company social events</li></ul>A note from the hiring manager“9fin is going through an incredible period of growth. I’m really excited to find an ambitious and eager team member to join me in 9fin’s in-house legal team and help continue to shape the future of the department and the company as a whole.” — Stefan Nunn, Legal Counsel9fin is an equal opportunities employerAt 9fin we are dedicated to building and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential and truly belong. We recognize that building diverse teams enables a more creative and productive environment. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be who we’re looking for — either for this role, or perhaps another.

Paralegal - corporate in-house - 9fin

Deadline: 2 March 2025Job overviewTo work within the Legal Services Department handling a large and varied caseload covering a range of legal matters, but with an emphasis on coronial, clinical negligence and medico-legal matters.&nbsp; To provide advice, guidance, and support to the Trust in relation to legal proceedings and processes.Main duties of the job<ul><li>Under the management of the Head of Legal Services, to play a key role in providing professional legal support, advice and assistance on a Trust wide basis; to include interpreting various law and legal cases to provide advice and guidance.&nbsp;</li><li>To support the Trust’s involvement in inquest proceedings and support the medico-legal lawyers within the department by liaising with the Coroner’s Office, ensuring that documents are provided to the Coroner in accordance with deadlines, keeping administrative systems and processes up to date in terms of data recording, drafting witness statements, preparing witnesses for giving evidence, attending inquest hearings in a supportive capacity and highlighting emerging risks to the legal department and preparing/suggesting strategies on how to mitigate risk;&nbsp;</li><li>To support with other general legal matters when required at the direction of senior members of the department, which may include assisting and advising on legal queries from other departments, taking instructions, reviewing records and reports, drafting witness statements for tribunals and courts, preparing bundles and managing other administrative processes as needed to support the lawyers. &nbsp;</li><li>Contribute to the development of the Trust wide legal policies and procedures and the delivery of the legal strategic plan&nbsp;</li></ul>Working for our organisationOur vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description document via ApplyPerson specificationExperience and knowledgeEssential criteria• Experience of working in a legal environment and supporting lawyers with their work.• Evidence of dealing with a variety of queries• Experience of witness statement drafting in relation to at least one type of legal proceedings.Desirable criteria• Experience of working in a complex, multi-disciplinary organisation.• Experience of working as a paralegal with responsibility for own caseload.• Working knowledge of coronial law/experience in inquest hearings.Training and educationEssential criteria• A-Level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through alternative study or employment.Desirable criteria• Law degreeSkills and abilityEssential criteria• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and being able to communicate effectively with all audiences.• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and a large varied and unpredictable workload and work to tight deadlines.• Ability to make judgments on a range of issues• Excellent attention to detail.Our commitment to you:We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.The paperwork:<ul><li>HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.</li><li>Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.</li><li>All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.</li><li>In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.</li><li>This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.</li></ul><dl><dt>Salary</dt><dd>£37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata</dd></dl><dl><dt>Contract</dt><dd>Permanent: 37.5 hours a week</dd></dl>

Paralegal - in-house - Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust

Application deadline: 28 February 2025About The Role We have an exciting new opportunity for a Paralegal to join our friendly Legal Advice team in our Bedwas office. In this interesting and varied role, the successful candidate will be handling legal queries from customers on a range of areas. This will entail establishing the facts of the customer’s legal issues, providing advice on the applicable law and setting out the legal and/or practical options available to the customer whilst reviewing sources of funding and alternative resolution solutions. &nbsp;We are looking for individuals who have a passion for going the extra mile to ensure good customer outcomes, and it is key that you can demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.The ideal candidate will be able to pro-actively identify both issues and potential solutions, take ownership of the process, and follow the correct process to resolve any concerns that may be raised by customers in a timely manner. You will be personable, enjoy working in a team environment and motivated to go the extra mile for our customers.Whilst extremely rewarding, due to the nature of our customers’ concerns the role can occasionally be challenging and candidates should be resilient and motivated to provide a high quality performance in what can be a busy environment.About You We are looking for experience and skills in the following areas:• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Legal Executive, LPC/BVC/LLB graduate (or currently studying) • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Good practical and/or academic knowledge of Employment, Property, Consumer Law as well as the ability to learn and advise on other legal issues affecting customers such as Family, Wills and Probate, Landlord and Tenant and Commercial Law. • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Concise and honest manner, whilst ensuring sensitivity and empathy to both customer and business partners.As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work. You will be agile in the way that you work and adaptable to change. In return for your commitment we will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package, including:• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 25 days holiday&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Company pension scheme&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; as theatre visits and shopping trips • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Progressive career pathway and development opportunities • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Employee reward and incentive scheme • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Group Income Protection for all employees • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Group Legal Protection for all employees • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Inclusion in our Health Cash plan • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle scheme Whilst this is a full-time position, at ARAG UK we want to support our people to achieve a work-life balance that works for them. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss flexible working options.If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.About The Company ARAG UK has been helping businesses and individuals gain access to justice for over 40 years. It’s our founding principle to enable everybody, not just those who can afford it, to assert their legal rights.Thousands of businesses and individuals defend or pursue legal action each year safe in the knowledge that ARAG UK are paying their legal bills. Our businesses include a legal expenses insurance company and a law firm with many opportunities in both areas.We have always been aware that it’s the people that really make it happen; the quality of our people defines the quality of the company, the service we offer and the good outcomes for our customers, so we’re committed to creating a great place to work for our employees.We believe it is an exciting time to join ARAG UK. You can expect an organisation that will challenge and develop you to progress your career. &nbsp;By giving you every opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally, we also pride ourselves on having an open, inclusive and high energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places our customers at the very heart of everything we do.If you are keen to become part of our exciting future then we would love to hear from you. In addition to the very genuine development opportunities we provide we also offer a generous reward and benefits package.

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