PART TIME- Para-Legal assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Purpose of the job: To assist the department in the provision of advice to the firm’s clients. Specific duties: The role of this paralegal is to work alongside any of the fee-earners in the criminal, Immigration and Familiy departemnt with respect to any aspect of their caseload with which assistance is needed. This may include both large, complex cases as well as smaller cases.
Essential requirements: LLB Law and LPC graduate. Experience essential.
Desirable : Experience in Crime, Immigration & Family law.
Responsibilities will include: Case administration and document management. Analysing, collating and summarising large quantities of information. Researching points of law and other factual issues. Attending meetings with clients, conferences with counsel and court appearances. Liaising with police, prosecution and court. The ideal candidate will have: Minimum of six months previous experience working as a paralegal / legal assistant in a criminal law department – with experience Crown Court trials. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills Effective organisation skills – especially with respect to ongoing management of large quantities of documentation A strong work ethic and willingness to undertake work as required during the course of trial An ability to work independently or as a team, without daily close supervision.
The ability to work efficiently and to deadline, including when under pressure Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. Prepared to work unsociable hours. Police station accreditation is an advantage, if not accredited required to work towards accreditation. LPC or BVC graduates are ideal with appropriate work experience which has been undertaken. Every effort has been made to ensure that this is a full description of the tasks and responsibilities of this role.
However, it is not an exhaustive list. The job description may be changed or developed at any time to reflect changes as required. However, changes will not be made without full consultation with the post holder.
Starting Salary: Minimum wage hourly rate with view to increase after review.
Job Type: PART-TIME
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bradford, BD8 7BU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Legal Secretary: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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