paralegal Bristol, England
Job description
- You must be bright, sensible and hardworking.
- You have no less than 12 months of continuous paralegal experience
- You have an interest in legal aid work, in particularly interested in mental health, mental capacity law, Immigration and public law.
- You are passionate about helping people, as such you are not looking for a 9-5 job. You are willing to put in extra effort if required.
- Have completed a law degree and/ or LPC
Responsibilities of a Mental Health Paralegal:
- The role of Paralegal is offered within our Mental Health department. This is a highly specialised area of Human Rights Law that offers you the ability to research and apply your own legal knowledge, continuously learn and develop, undertake advocacy skills on a daily basis, and represent the some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
- You will be expected to handle your own case load from a relatively early stage, and as such will need to manage your own time well.
- You will be running files from start to finish, representing clients on a 1:1 basis, and travelling to your legal appointments.
- The following is included in this role:
- Opening files/matters, undertaking initial opening procedures.
- Running files from start to finish.
- Meeting with your clients on a regular basis, taking instructions, providing clear and precise legal advice.
- Advocating on your clients behalf – at professionals meetings, on the wards/at hospitals, with professionals, and during hearings.
- Representing clients at Hospital Managers Hearings or First Tier Tribunal Hearings (once you have successfully completed a law society mental health accreditation scheme).
- Going above and beyond to fulfil your clients instructions to the best of your legal ability.
- Closing physical matter/file.
Required skills:
- Ability to build and maintain rapport with clients
- Ability to present yourself in a professional manner
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to manage own case load
- Ability to undertake all office based tasks/procedures with careful attention to detail
- Ability to work with difficult/challenging clients
You will be provided with necessary training during the first few weeks of employment, and will be allocated a Mentor/Supervisor to assist you.
You must hold a UK Drivers License and Full access to a car.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to your own car?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
