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Are you a new law graduate looking for an exciting, new opportunity?
Are you passionate about justice, equality, and human rights?
Want to contribute to the greater good, grow intellectually and personally, and work in a field aligned with your values?
Yes? then we have the role for YOU!
Working in civil liberties allows you to defend and promote fundamental human rights, ensuring that individuals and communities are treated fairly and justly.
Help us act on behalf of individuals and communities to assert their rights and fight against discrimination or injustice!
The role
We seek to appoint a new graduate paralegal, to support and assist our fee-earning team in engaging with clients and casework of a Human Rights nature and Claims against Public Authorities.
What makes this role great?
A career in this area allows you to contribute to significant social change, challenging injustices and advocating for marginalized groups.
Civil liberties work often involves navigating complex legal, ethical, and constitutional issues, which can be intellectually rewarding.
Working in this area of law requires staying updated on legal precedents, new laws, and social developments, ensuring ongoing learning and professional growth.
Being an advocate for those who may not have the resources or ability to defend their rights on their own can be incredibly rewarding on a personal level.
The dynamic nature of civil liberties work means you’re constantly facing new challenges, keeping the work interesting and engaging, fostering significant personal growth, resilience, and a deeper understanding of societal issues.
You
To be successful for this role, you will need;
- Law degree or relevant work experience
- A Levels
- 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths at C and above
Why Stephensons?
Stephensons is an award winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. With an ambitious mind set, yet approachable and down to earth attitude, Stephensons provides an exciting place for long term career development and progression. Whilst we do look for highly motivated and driven individuals, we also have a strong commitment to work life balance and flexibility.
What else can we offer?
- Flexible working arrangements
- Agile/remote working
- Well-being package inc (financial, physical, mental and dietary heath support)
- Free parking
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
- Holiday sale & purchase scheme
- Season ticket & travel support
- Payroll giving scheme
- Social events & clubs
- Internal referral scheme
- Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
- Early monthly pay scheme
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Savings Schemes
