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The Mental Health team at Reeds Solicitors are looking for a paralegal to support Solicitors within the Midlands and East areas. The successful candidate can be based in any of the locations stated above, as long as they are willing and able to attend the Company’s office premises in one of those locations on a hybrid basis.

There is the opportunity for this position to develop into a traineeship in due course if the candidate is looking for progression.

We are looking to expand so that we can continue to represent those in most need and provide advice and representation on all aspects of Mental Health Law.

We are looking for a keen and hardworking paralegal, who is interested in Mental Health work. No previous Mental Health or paralegal experience is needed, but we do need someone who will be confident getting stuck in from the outset. The role will involve meeting and advising clients, reviewing evidence, liaising with other professionals, and attending various meetings.. If you have any personal or professional experience supporting people with mental health diagnoses, learning disabilities, autism, or dementia then we’d be particularly interested to hear from you.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist all advocates throughout all stages of case preparation.
• Administratively assisting in the management of cases under the supervision of Solicitors and Trainees, including drafting letters to clients, the Tribunal and third parties, taking clients instructions, preparing statements, applications, written representations, and other legal documents.
• Accurately time record for all work carried out on the case management system.
• Ensuring standards of files are met in accordance with the Office Manual, Lexcel standards and other regulatory bodies.
• Liaising with other professionals and communicating with our clients, to include attendance at court hearings as well as advocate & round table meetings.
• Provide the highest level of customer service.
• Undertake legal research and instruct experts when required.
• Assisting other caseworkers within the team with casework when required.
• Preparing Legal Aid Applications.
• Assisting with diary management.
• Confirming Tribunal dates with clients.
• Ensuring reports are sent to clients and their instructions taken on same where they are so able to provide.
• Accept telephone calls coming into the Mental Health Team.
• Any other duties as directed by the Team Leader or a member of the Management Team.

Person Specification

• Good communicator in both written and spoken English.
• Willing to undertake further external training and development such as the Law Society’s Mental Health Accreditation Scheme, with the support of the company.
• Good understanding of client care requirements.
• Must be IT literate and be willing to learn.
• Must be proactive in seeking to assist fee earners.
• Consistent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Good teamwork ethics.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Be proactive and able to work well without supervision.
• Must have a full UK driving license.

Why work for Reeds Solicitors?

We are a forward thinking, dynamic, Leading Top Tier Legal 500 company, who put their clients and employees first. We are a fun and flexible firm with good opportunities for development and career progression, in fact we have been award-shortlisted for our flexible working and wellbeing policies. We expect a lot from our employees but in return we offer:

• The ability to earn up to 30 days of holiday with years of service (standard holiday packages start at 21 days plus all bank holidays);
• Additional paid day off on your birthday.
• Ability to purchase a further 5 days of holiday each year.
• Discretionary additional holiday days given at Christmas (up to a maximum of 2 days)
• Flexible working schemes available to all employees.
• Private medical health care with the option to add optical and dental care.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Fresh fruit baskets in each office on a weekly basis.
• Cycle to work scheme, including e-bikes.
• Unlimited access to online based training, structured regulatory checks and weekly ‘top tips’ to enhance and support remote working.
• A culture of respect for colleagues and the best possible service for our clients.
• Employee assistance programme with access to physical, mental and emotional health advice & webinars, wellbeing videos and programmes, online counselling & mini health checks.

Closing date: We reserve the right to amend the closing date or withdraw the advert without notice prior to the closing date.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person