We are looking for a full-time Paralegal to join our Legal Aid Team on a permanent basis to assist with the delivery of advice and support through specialist legal advice and casework.
We are looking for someone who
- Has excellent communication skills
- Can manage own time effectively with a keen eye for detail
- Can complete tasks to the highest quality
- Can monitor and maintain own standards ensuring work is accurate
- Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate to enable them to carry out their role
Responsibilities and key tasks
- Assisting with the development and delivery of the “Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service” by assisting and acting on behalf of clients for housing, debt and welfare benefit matters relating to a risk of possession to the home.
- Assist with the face to face Legal Aid contract and Telephone Advice Service contracts where required
- To offer telephone, face-to-face and email advice
- To assist the Legal Services Manager, and other members of the team as required
- To attend Court duty and represent clients in court when required, at Derby and Stafford
- To record advice and maintain cases to a high standard on the case management system
