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Application deadline: 20 March 2025 23.59pmAbout Leigh Day We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We’re not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases, and our areas of practice include discrimination in the workplace, defective products, financial services, and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.About the team Our Human Rights team act for individuals, groups and organisations which brings challenges against public authorities (such as government bodies, local authorities and agencies), in a range of areas such as civil liberties, human rights, discrimination and employment rights.Overall purpose for this role<ul><li>To provide a reliable and efficient support service&nbsp;for clients and assist with general administration of group claims.</li><li>To assist the firm in achieving its stated professional and commercial objectives.</li><li>To undertake a wide variety of paralegal and administrative tasks as set outin the job description&nbsp;</li></ul>Person specification&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Genuine interest in working with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about providing access to justice to all.&nbsp; Commitment to human rights.</li><li>Previous experience in a legal firm along with demonstrable knowledge of drafting legal documentation and correspondence and conducting legal and factual research.</li><li>Ability to manage own workload in a busy environment to a consistently high standard and timely manner.</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to client care.</li><li>Proven ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with a wide range of clients and various stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in interviewing and liaising with clients and taking witness statements, dealing with clients sensitively and managing difficult conversations and&nbsp;taking accurate and full attendance notes of client instructions.</li><li>Proven ability to work and contribute to a team environment; </li><li>Good academic background with legal qualifications (Degree, GDL, LPC etc.).</li><li>Proficient user of Microsoft Office, with experience of Practice / Case Management Systems and electronic disclosure review platforms.</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure.</li><li>At least one years’ experience in personal injury litigation </li><li>Experience of dealing with vulnerable clients</li></ul>Desirable •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At least one years’ experience in personal injury litigation&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience of dealing with vulnerable clients &nbsp;Salary£27,500, plus benefits

Paralegal - Human Rights - Leigh Day

Closing date: 10.00 am 21st March 2025We are looking for a Paralegal for our London office. &nbsp;To provide casework and administrative support to Fee Earning members of staff&nbsp;Duties and Responsibilities&nbsp;(a) CaseworkTo the extent commensurate with experience and to the extent directed by the Fee Earner to conduct casework within the firm’s selected areas of legal practice and to support the casework done by the Fee Earner, in particular:&nbsp;<ul><li>to assist in the preparation of bundles and the collation of documents</li><li>to conduct legal research- to arrange and conduct meetings with clients, sometimes including travel to meet with clients at locations outside of the office</li><li>to draft letters, witness statements, chronologies, applications and other documents- to attend court to issue proceedings and applications and to clerk on counsel</li><li>to take new client calls and provide summaries for fee earners- to conduct casework in compliance with the Legal Aid Agency requirements</li><li>to ensure that casework is profitable and that steps are taken to maximise profitability- to instruct and manage the work of counsel, experts and agents within the firm’s written procedures.</li><li>to complete public funding forms and conditional fee agreements- to assist with the prompt billing and costing of files</li><li>to identify and exploit opportunities to expand and develop the firm’s casework- to record time spent on casework&nbsp;</li></ul>(b) Administrative support<ul><li>to take responsibility for filing the incoming and outgoing post</li><li>to keep the firm’s diaries and other central records up to date</li><li>to ensure that all paper files and electronic files are managed and are up to date</li><li>to work with other staff to ensure that the office and the casework is run smoothly and efficiently, covering the work of others where required</li><li>to print out letters and collate enclosures for letters</li><li>to print out standard letters on cases</li></ul>Salary £27,000 per annum.Whilst the position does not guarantee a training contract, or SQE training equivalent, we recruit trainees from our paralegals, and it is anticipated that the right candidate will be able to pursue a training contract or the new equivalent after 12 months of working at DPG.Person specificationEssential: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Analytical ability (being able to think like a lawyer).&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A demonstrable interest in civil liberties, anti-racism, equality and social justice, through work history, campaigning or other means.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Communication skills that can engage clients, build trust and advocate, particularly with disadvantaged people and/or people who have English as a second language, mental health needs or learning disabilities.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An ability to write clearly in plain English.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Attention to detail, organisational skills &amp; excellent time management. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IT skills - ability to type, computer literacy and a willingness to use, and aptitude for, developing skills in the use of information technology.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to use initiative at work, work independently, input ideas and help develop the firm. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to conduct legal research and keep up to date with legal developments in relevant areas.Desirable: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge and/or experience of legal aid.Our AAPA team currently consists of three &nbsp;partners, two consultant and eight solicitors. The lawyers tend to have developed areas of expertise such as discrimination, immigration detention or inquests which is something we encourage.The lawyers have their own caseloads. Junior lawyers also assist senior lawyers on their cases.All our casework is supervised internally at regular intervals. The types of cases you would work on would depend upon the needs of the firm as well as your experience and interests.The team has weekly meetings at which issues arising out of our cases are discussed. Team members also take part in external meetings and events relevant to our work and are expected to attend such events in the evening as necessary. We consider discussion necessary to maintain the very high standard of representation that we provide.We are committed to making DPG a great place to work and aim to retain our staff. This is a central value for us. We want to employ the best people we can, and therefore positively encourage suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you think you may need reasonable adjustments and would like to discuss this before applying, you can speak confidentially to Leonie Porter who you can contact directly at <a href="mailto:lporter@dpglaw.co.uk" target="_blank">lporter@dpglaw.co.uk</a>.How to applyPlease complete all parts of the application form and return to us by email by the deadline.Interviews: Suitable candidates will be invited to attend a skills test and invited to attend an interview in the week of 1st April 2025

Paralegal (potential Training Contract) - Actions Against Public Authorities - Deighton Pierce Glynn (DPG)

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on Monday 31 March 2025.Job Term: Fixed term – 9 months (with possibility of an extension of a further 3 months)&nbsp; Location: London SE1 Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week) Salary: £26,924 – £33,494 pro rata (including London weighting) depending on experience 	 Pension: 7% pension contribution Leave: 33 days pro rata (including public holidays) Probation period: 6 month probation period Reports to: Housing SupervisorWe are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to join our legal team as a Paralegal to assist our Housing and Public Law solicitors. This is a fixed term (nine months with the possibility of an extension for a further three months), part-time role (three days a week). This is an exciting role, offering opportunities for growth and development, to build your housing and public law experience and knowledge through working on emerging issues affecting victims of trafficking, and effecting change for this hugely vulnerable group.&nbsp;The role involves providing housing and public law advice and representation to survivors of trafficking and slavery under a legal aid contract. The focus of the role will be to work primarily on housing cases.We are a friendly, multidisciplinary team and this role offers the opportunity to learn and develop skills under supervision about housing and public law. You would also take part in regular meetings and discussions with colleagues practising immigration, compensation, working in finance, fundraising and operations, and who are involved in cutting edge policy work and improving survivor participation in the sector.With significant changes to trafficking, modern slavery and immigration law and policy, this is a critical time for survivors of trafficking and labour exploitation in the UK. ATLEU is at the forefront of this vital and fast-moving area of law, bringing high-profile strategic challenges that shape the way the law develops and strengthening the protections for all survivors of trafficking.&nbsp;Legal advice is an essential component in obtaining the support, safety and redress that survivors need to move forward. ATLEU works intensively with survivors over several years often assisting with multiple matters, helping to regularise their immigration status, obtain identification as a victim of trafficking, access treatment, support and appropriate housing, and claim compensation.&nbsp;ATLEU welcomes applications from candidates with different levels of experience. It is envisaged that candidates may include those at the start of their legal career with limited casework experience and more experienced candidates currently practising in legal aid with housing or public law experience. If you are at the start of your career or even if you have more experience but are new to working with survivors of trafficking, we welcome your application. We offer internal training for all new starters if they are less familiar with trafficking work. Each member of the team also has a training budget for additional professional development.We are looking for candidates who are intelligent, resilient, exceptional communicators and passionate about ATLEU’s mission and values. &nbsp;We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.&nbsp;We particularly welcome applicants from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.Application process&nbsp;To apply please email your CV, a covering letter, and an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form to our Head of OperationsPlease quote “Job Ref: 2025/Paralegal” in the subject of your email.Please ensure that the cover letter:<ul><li>Sets out why you wish to work for ATLEU</li><li>Addresses the criteria contained in the Person Specification</li><li>Demonstrates your competency for the role.</li></ul>Please ensure that we have a contact telephone number or email address so that we are able to contact you easily and in confidence.Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised by close of business on Thursday 3rd April 2025.Interviews will be held during the week beginning 7 April 2025.

Paralegal - Housing / Public Law - ATLEU

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

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 23 March 2025 at 23.59<h5>Job description</h5>Salary: £34,735 - £40,864 paLocation: London – Hybrid (2 days per week minimum office attendance)Contract: 1 x permanent and 4 x fixed-term contracts (up to 18 months with possibility of extension)Hours: Full time&nbsp;The General Dental Council (GDC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating dental professionals in the UK.We have an exciting opportunity in our In-house Legal Services Team. We are looking for one permanent and four fixed-term Paralegals to join the team. Our Paralegals prepare cases for fitness to practise hearings and associated court proceedings under the supervision of a lawyer and ensure cases are prepared for presentation before one of the GDC’s statutory committees in a timely and cost-effective manner.The role<ul><li>Support and administer the management of a caseload of fitness to practise cases, ensuring that all actions are taken in a timely manner, under the supervision of a lawyer. </li><li>Progress the investigation of fitness to practise matters under the supervision of a lawyer.</li><li>Prepare documents for use in fitness to practise proceedings, including hearing bundles and submissions, instructions to counsel and expert witnesses.</li><li>Conduct witness interviews, draft admissible witness statements and identify and support vulnerable witnesses throughout fitness to practise proceedings.</li><li>Correspond with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring appropriate recording of relevant information.</li><li>Undertake effective case and cost management in accordance with team procedures.</li><li>Support the management of proceedings in the Courts. </li><li>Undertake legal research in support of cases.</li><li>Identify and escalate risk as appropriate to the supervising lawyer.</li><li>Participate in team and organisational project work and training.</li><li>Demonstrate positive alignment with organisational behaviours and values, including equality, diversity and inclusion.</li></ul>About you:The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Have relevant legal qualifications or extensive relevant legal experience (essential).</li><li>Have healthcare regulation casework experience or transferable criminal or civil litigation experience (essential).</li><li>Have demonstrable experience of interviewing witnesses, drafting witness statements, and preparing case and hearing documentation (essential).</li><li>Have demonstrable experience of legal drafting, evidential analysis and legal research.</li><li>Have experience of dealing with a variety of stakeholders, including members of the public.</li><li>Have the ability to draft documents clearly and concisely using plain English.</li><li>Have excellent communication skills, including dealing professionally with vulnerable individuals.</li><li>Have demonstrable experience of planning and organising workload and managing own time effectively.</li><li>Be reliable, proactive, methodical and excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Comply with GDC policies and statutory obligations, including data protection and equality, diversity and inclusion.</li><li>Have strong ICT skills, including the use of case management systems and Microsoft Office products.</li></ul>Benefits: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:&nbsp;For further details about the role and to apply please click the apply button. Please indicate in your application if you are applying for a permanent role, fixed-term role, or either role.Closing date: 23:59 on 23 March 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.&nbsp;The GDC is committed to equality and diversity. 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.

Paralegals - in-house regulatory - General Dental Council (GDC)

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleHours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)Salary:&nbsp;Negotiable depending upon experience.We have a vacancy for a Family Paralegal to work in our busy Family Law Department at our Chester office.The ideal candidate will have experience working within a Family Law department or an education background including Family Law modules.Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided. &nbsp;Job roleWorking within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:<ul><li>Arranging appointments and meetings</li><li>Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies</li><li>Diary management</li><li>Database work</li><li>Prepare bundles</li><li>Client contact</li><li>Use of CCMS would be an advantage</li><li>Opportunity to progress for right candidate &nbsp;</li></ul>Skills Required &nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Excellent communication and telephone skills</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>Use of own initiative</li><li>Good time management skills</li><li>Good presentation and organisational skills </li><li>Ability to work as part of a team</li><li>Good IT &nbsp;Skills</li></ul>Firm Details&nbsp;The traditions and values, which first established Russell &amp; Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach. &nbsp;We are Lexcel, CQS, WIQS accredited. &nbsp;The practice has 200 people and has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich, Middleton and Westhoughton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.&nbsp;Web Site: <a href="http://www.russellrussell.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.russellrussell.co.uk</a>What we offer<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Attendance bonus </li><li>Workplace nursery scheme </li><li>25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years</li><li>Birthday holiday </li><li>Northern Rail discount scheme </li><li>Cycle2Work scheme</li><li>Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family &amp; Wills/Probate)</li><li>Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family &amp; Wills)</li><li>Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)</li><li>Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd &amp; 3rd prizes </li><li>Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) </li><li>Annual Christmas Party &amp; Events </li><li>Charity fundraisers</li></ul>Training &amp; Development&nbsp;<ul><li>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Internal workshops </li><li>Compliance webinars&nbsp;</li></ul>Applications: To apply, please complete the application form on our website and attach your CV.

Paralegal - Family law -  Russell & Russell Solicitors

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleParalegal<ul><li>Southwick Hill Rd, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK</li><li>Full-time</li><li>Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 37.5</li><li>Salary Band: Band 5</li><li>Staff Group: Administrative and Clerical</li><li>Contract Type: Permanent</li><li>Job Area: Admin and Corporate</li></ul>Job DescriptionWe are excited to offer an opportunity for a Paralegal to join our team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.The main scope of this role will be to manage an allocated caseload of claims and inquests, and provide support where required to the activities of other members of the team.In this vital role, you will be instrumental in identifying and reporting on trends and risk management issues, ensuring the Trust remains proactive in addressing potential risks. Your collaboration with risk management and health and safety advisors will be key in maintaining a safe and compliant environment.Additionally, by escalating issues to the Head of Legal Services or Senior Paralegal, you will play a critical role in the decision-making process, supporting continuous learning and improvement within the organisation.For full details, please see the attached job description and person specification available <a href="https://c.smartrecruiters.com/sr-company-attachments-prod-aws-dc5/641d594add179b367771845d/163fcf10-df64-4084-a0cf-45679a0bb24c?r=s3-eu-central-1" target="_blank">here</a>.QualificationsEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Relevant degree or equivalent experience</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working in the Health or Legal sectors</li></ul>ExperienceEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Ability to communicate information to individuals/groups/committees in a comprehensive way.</li><li>Confident in preparing and delivering basic written reports.</li><li>Confident to deliver training, presentations and/or reports to individuals, groups and or committees.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously, and as part of a team with integrity and confidentiality, managing own workload and demands</li><li>Ability to handle difficult or complex situations with compassion and sensitivity.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of legal processes, including coronial and claims management.</li></ul>KnowledgeEssential&nbsp;<ul><li>Knowledge of law and legal practice</li><li>Competent in the use of a wide range of software eg: Microsoft Office, Risk Management system, Sharepoint</li></ul>Company DescriptionOur vision for Single Corporate Services&nbsp;&nbsp; Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.&nbsp;This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?&nbsp; Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.&nbsp;The vision for our single corporate services is to:<ul><li>Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer.&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts.&nbsp; </li><li>Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities.&nbsp; </li><li>Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations. </li><li>Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts.&nbsp; </li><li>Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing.&nbsp; </li><li>Build resilience for individuals and our teams.&nbsp;</li></ul>The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations, but this post will be based at PHU.&nbsp;Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.Additional InformationThe health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Paralegal - in-house healthcare - Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Closing date: Thursday 20th March 2025&nbsp;Salary £28,163 - £32,654&nbsp;Interviews: week commencing 31st March 2025&nbsp;We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated person with excellent organisational and admin skills to work as a Legal Support Officer/Paralegal in the Legal Services Housing and Litigation Team.This is a friendly and very busy team supporting client departments across the Council. The role requires working at least 3/4 days in the office at Hove Town Hall with some flexibility to work from home on other days. The breadth and range of work is extensive, and you will also routinely work closely with other legal teams in legal services.&nbsp;About the roleThe successful candidate will need to be flexible and be able to undertake duties including general administrative duties and have experience of using office productivity tools such as word, Excel spread sheets and other database applications for time recording and case management. Utilising technology, including the use of AI, will be a central part of your role.&nbsp;Experience of working in a legal environment is an advantage but not essential.&nbsp;We believe in supporting staff to achieve their goals whether in terms of work life balance or career achievement.&nbsp;Please read our Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk) pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)andSupporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.Additional informationYour starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)Company informationEncouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and&nbsp;How we create a fair and inclusive workplace.

Legal Support Officer/Paralegal - in-house local government - Brighton & Hove City Council

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWe don't follow trends. We start them. We drive change and deliver more to make a tangible difference for our clients and communities. We are looking to recruit Paralegals to work in our Legal Delivery Centre (LDC) in Leeds.The LDC uses streamlined processes, legal technical knowhow and cutting-edge technology to design and deliver routine or document-heavy legal services quickly and efficiently.The LDC operates from the UK, Australia and the Netherlands - the LDC allocates matters to a team of Paralegals (headed by an Assignment Lead) with qualified lawyers used to support service delivery.Main duties and responsibilitiesYou will work as part of a high performing team assigned to either Contentious, Corporate Transactional or Real Estate activity. There is some movement between teams as Paralegals are cross-skilled where practical to ensure the LDC has the flexibility to adjust to variations in demand. New staff will be engaged on activity that has a narrow scope, but you can expect the scope to increase as you develop.You will work as part of the wider DLA Piper team and are likely to engage with stakeholders at all levels as you gain experience. Client exposure depends on work type and the specific engagement, although overall client exposure is frequent. Training opportunities and work quality are of the highest order and working with like-minded team members in a dynamic environment should ensure you excel and develop at pace.About you<ul><li>You will have completed or nearly completed a law degree (or non-law degree plus law conversion qualification) and will be available on a full time basis</li><li>It would be advantageous if the candidate is proficient in Arabic</li><li>Your academic record will support you being a quick learner and committed to excellence</li><li>You will be a naturally supportive and committed team player who thrives in a dynamic, and high calibre environment</li><li>Communication skills and attention to detail will be strong attributes, as will a flexibility to adapt to different activities</li></ul>About usDLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.Our valuesIn everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:<ul><li>Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully</li><li>Be Collaborative - we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships</li><li>Be Bold - we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions</li><li>Be Exceptional - we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations</li></ul>Diversity and inclusionAt DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.Hybrid workingWe recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.Pre-engagement screeningIn the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and work-related references.

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