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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.

Paralegal - Structured Finance - Dentons

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: Partner (Head of LDC) and LDC Operations Team Manager Type of Role: RemoteReference no: 7411The Department Our 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 virtual, 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 remotely and flexibly. We welcome applications from across the UK for those seeking an alternative experience.Whilst this is a virtual role with no expectation or requirement that you attend any of our office locations, for those who would like to experience the office environment and meet our hybrid teams, there is the opportunity to attend our offices in London, Milton Keynes or Glasgow and Edinburgh.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesYou will work as part of a team to deliver paralegal support to our Asset Finance Banking team. This will include:<ul><li>Use precedents to draft basic documentation</li><li>Manage and keep organised draft documentation</li><li>Assist with the co-ordination of and preparation for the closing of transactions</li><li>Assist with any post completion registrations or other steps that may be needed</li><li>Be responsible for producing transaction bibles and distributing original documents</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</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 (preferred but not essential)</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.</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.

Paralegal - Asset Finance - Dentons

Deadline: 21 November 2024As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.&nbsp; The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.&nbsp; All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview schemeTo further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.&nbsp; This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.&nbsp; Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;&nbsp;Job overviewResponsible for managing a caseload of inquests and personal injury claims, comprised of Employer’s Liability and Public Liability claims and CNST (clinical negligence) claims.To assist the Director of Legal Services, Deputy Head of Legal Services, Senior Solicitor and Senior Legal Advisor in the day to day administration, conduct and investigations of legal claims and inquests and other legal matters as required.Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting opportunity to work in the legal team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. You will be responsible for managing a substantial caseload of Coroner’s inquests and clinical negligence claims against the Trust.You will hold a degree in Law and a relevant postgraduate qualification (LPC or BPTC). Previous experience working as a Paralegal is a significant advantage, particularly experience in the management of clinical negligence/personal injury claims and/or inquests. Experience of working in the NHS or with NHS clients would be an advantage. The role requires an individual who has the confidence and experience to communicate effectively with a wide range of health and legal professionals.The Trust is a recognised SRA training provider and training contracts have been offered to previous Paralegals who have demonstrated exceptional skill and commitment to the role.Closing date of applications:&nbsp; 21 November 2024Interview date:&nbsp; 5 December 2024Salary£29,970 - £36,483 paWorking for our organisationAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care TogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:<ul><li>Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development</li><li>On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.</li><li>Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes</li></ul>Key Facts:<ul><li>We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.</li><li>We are the 4th busiest Trauma &amp; Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.</li><li>An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&amp;Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.</li><li>Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.</li><li>Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.</li><li>We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.</li><li>We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.</li><li>UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff</li></ul>Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship&nbsp;<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhsemployers.org%2Farticles%2Fimpacts-changes-uk-immigration-policy%3Futm_campaign%3D1665981_04.%2520Danny%2520mail%253A%2520UK%2520immigration%2520policy%2520changes%252C%2520GMB%2520letters%252C%2520pay%2520education%2520hub%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DNHS%2520Confederation%26dm_i%3D6OI9%2CZPH9%2C2EA270%2C4GOXK%2C1&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjulie.bradley2%40nhs.net%7Cdf8accaabcbf4b573e9e08dc5554d114%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C638479069966253242%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Dt8mntGewMmhIrzL%2Fc2R9InHluSSUEM6eQyl5%2FwT6o8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers</a>Person specificationCommunication SkillsEssential criteria<ul><li>Evidence of confidence in verbal communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Evidence of excellent written communication and drafting skills</li><li>No spelling or punctuation issues in the application</li></ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience in taking witness statements</li></ul>Knowledge and ExperienceEssential criteria<ul><li>CILEX member, Law Degree or equivalent qualification/Experience</li></ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience managing a legal caseload</li><li>Experience in communication with client's under pressure</li></ul>Analytical SkillsEssential criteria<ul><li>Ability to distil legal issues and produce comprehensive and accurate written and verbal legal analysis</li></ul>Planning and OrganisationalEssential criteria<ul><li>Strong examples to demonstrate proven organisational skills, including working under pressure and to deadline</li></ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Proven track record managing a large caseload and juggling competing demands under pressure</li></ul>Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.Follow us on Twitter @UHDBTrust or find us on Facebook &amp; LinkedIn - UHDBTrustIMPORTANT INFORMATIONIf we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.At UHDB , we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues,&nbsp; many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home.Why don’t you talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you, and we will discuss what’s possible for the job and team, and the opportunities we might be able to create together.We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to work with you to look at all the available options.Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender.Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right the work in the UK via:<ul><li>the points-based immigration system</li><li>the EU settlement scheme</li><li>eVisa&nbsp;</li></ul>During the course of its employment activities, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust collects, stores and processes personal information about prospective, current and former staff.Our Privacy Notice includes applicants, employees (and former employees), workers (including agency, casual, honorary and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience – please refer to our Privacy Notice available on our Trust website: <a href="https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/information-governance" target="_blank">https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/information-governance</a>

Paralegal/Legal Executive - in-house PI/CN - NHS

Application deadline: 26.11.2024Public Law Department Background:Our Public Law team is applauded by the Legal 500 UK directory has a “dynamic team”, who are “exceptional in ability and reach”. Ranked and recommended for its excellence in Public Law UK-wide, the department undertakes both publicly (legal aid) and privately funded work and has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review claimant matters against the Home Office, HMRC, local authority, NHS including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent human rights violations. The department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The firm’s flagship judicial review claimant practice sees it represent clients including the vulnerable and marginalized, and its immigration offering is strengthened by collaboration with its expanding international presence challenging UK government practices abroad.As a large and well-established firm, we are well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). The quality of our work is repeatedly demonstrated by our high success rates. Our lawyers are award winning and many of our cases, which are recorded in the reported case journals, raise new and important issues, and create legal precedents for the future. We also collaborate with other firms on funding and case management issues, and have a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law.Main Responsibilities of the Role:<ul><li>Report directly to Department Director</li><li>Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs</li><li>Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Public Law matters (LAA Funded and Private client work)</li><li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li><li>Dealing with correspondence</li><li>Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,</li><li>Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence</li><li>Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)</li><li>Attending conferences and court</li><li>Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li><li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li><li>Ensuring compliance with file management.</li></ul>Key Skills Required:<ul><li>Immigration Accreditation preferred</li><li>Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of LAA funded Public Law</li><li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li><li>Legal experience as an Public Law Paralegal/Advisor</li><li>Clear understanding and application of Public Law</li><li>Business acumen and the ability to market the Company</li><li>Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people</li><li>Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance</li><li>Committed team player, self -motivated and professional</li><li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills</li></ul>What we offer<ul><li>A fantastic supportive team</li><li>Excellent progression opportunities</li><li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li></ul>The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.Equal Opportunities:Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce.We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.About usRegulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do.Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an ‘outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited.We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. If you are passionate about our areas of law and eager to advance your career with us, please submit your CV and application online.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Paralegal - Public Law - Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Deadline 26 November 2024 Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do.Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an ‘outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited.We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. If you are passionate about our areas of law and eager to advance your career with us, please submit your CV and application online.Housing Department Background:Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court.Main Responsibilities of the Role:<ul><li>Report directly to Department Director</li><li>Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs</li><li>Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li><li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li><li>Dealing with correspondence</li><li>Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li><li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li><li>Ensuring compliance with file management.</li></ul>Key Skills Required:<ul><li>Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Housing Law</li><li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li><li>Legal experience as a Housing Paralegal/Advisor</li><li>Clear understanding and application of Housing Laws</li><li>Business acumen and the ability to market the Company</li><li>Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people</li><li>Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance</li><li>Committed team player, self -motivated and professional</li><li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills</li></ul>What we offer<ul><li>A fantastic supportive team</li><li>Excellent progression opportunities</li><li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li></ul>The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.Equal Opportunities:Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforceWe guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Paralegal - Housing - Duncan Lewis

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleAbout Porter DodsonPorter Dodson is an award-winning Top 200 UK Law Firm, providing commercial and private legal services to individuals and businesses across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.We're proud of a regional presence that gives clients the local connections and friendly in-person service they love. Being embedded in our local communities and market sectors gives our clients a superb service grounded in the real world.What makes Porter Dodson a great place to work is our people and our culture. Our team are the lifeblood of the firm, and we are fully committed to ensuring our team are motivated, well cared for, and fulfilling their potential at work. Our people are our priority, which is why we have such excellent staff retention rates and how we have sustained a gold accreditation from Investors in People since 2016.Solicitor Training Contract 2025/2026We are now accepting applications for our training contract intake for September 2025/2026. If you want to train at a Top 200 award winning regional law firm, keep reading to find out what training at Porter Dodson looks like and how to apply.We provide four seat rotations during the training contract, which are designed to provide a wide breadth of experience, and opportunities ranging from Corporate Commercial, Residential and Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Family, and Private Client across our 7 offices.During the two-year training contract, you will be exposed to all aspects of work within each training area, working with lawyers who are experts in their field and a supervising Partner who will support your learning and development. We endeavour to assign seats according to candidate preference whilst balancing this against business needs. We will ensure that allocated seats are complementary to ensure you gain the maximum benefit for your longer-term career.You can read more about the trainee recruitment process and tops tips for your application on our <a href="https://www.porterdodson.co.uk/trainees-and-apprentices" target="_blank">Trainee and Apprentices page here.&nbsp;</a>Training Contract EligibilityWe continue to run a parallel intake of LPC and SQE candidates and invite applications from candidates pursuing both routes to qualification. All future trainees will be required to have completed either the LPC or the SQE1 and SQE2 exams prior to joining the firm to undertake your 2 years’ qualifying work experience (QWE). To apply for a training contract, you will need to either be in your final year of study of a law degree or non-law degree, or have already graduated.&nbsp; We typically encourage applications from those with a 2:1 Degree and connections to the South-West. We consider all applications on their individual merits and will consider any mitigating circumstances, please reach out to our Recruitment and Early Careers team with any queries in relation to this on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@porterdodson.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@porterdodson.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

Training Contract - 2025/6 - Porter Dodson

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWe will consider Training Contract applications for positions commencing Summer 2025.We have an excellent reputation for training and development and all our trainees have gone on to achieve great success, whether at our firm or other highly regarded businesses. In 2015, we won the Inspiring Hertfordshire Award for People Development. Former trainee solicitors Mischa McKevitt, Katie Lane and Georgina Christou have all won the Hertfordshire Law Society Junior Lawyer of the Year Award.In a normal year, we would seek to offer three training contracts.Occasionally, we may also recruit law students in part-time administrative positions.Our ideal candidate is a high-achiever, who has a proven track-record of excellent results in their degree, GDL, LPC or equivalent SQE. They must show a real dedication to law and developing their technical knowledge as a solicitor, as well as a keen interest in supporting community events.Please ensure your CV includes:<ul><li>Details of academic qualifications including GCSEs, A Levels or equivalent;</li><li>Your degree classification, LPC results or SQE equivalent, including modules and grades achieved;</li><li>If your degree classification is pending, your predicted degree classification as well as evidence of previous results and recent grades;</li><li>If your LPC result is pending, your predicted grade as well as any exam results already received throughout the course.</li></ul>Please email your CV and cover letter to our Office Manager, Eleanor Brick – <a href="mailto:e.brick@crane-staples.co.uk" target="_blank">e.brick@crane-staples.co.uk</a>.

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