Paralegal - Legal Aid Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Lawstop, a legal aid law practice, seeks a full time Paralegal to assist our Housing or Community Care team. Our office will be based in Peterbourough or Cambridge and hybrid working is available.
The role will be supporting solicitors as required with administration and the progression of casework within your area of expertise
- Ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and customer care
- To assist with Legal Aid Agency contract requirements such as funding, billing and compliance
Duties will include
1. Meeting clients (either in person or by video call)
2. Taking detailed instructions
3. Drafting correspondence
4. Drafting legal documents
5. Instructing counsel and experts (such as psychologists/psychiatrists)
6. Making applications for legal aid
7. Liaising with other solicitors
8. Reporting to the Legal Aid Agency
9. Attending court with counsel (either in person or by telephone/video)
You must have:
1. Initiative
2. Time management skills
3. A sense of humour
4. A desire to want to help people
5. The ability to work under pressure
6. Experience working with vulnerable people
Legal aid experience is very desirable.
In return, we offer the opportunity to work on important cases which often reach the High Court. We offer great exposure to many important legal issues and the opportunity for career progression.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge
