Paralegal - Education
- Recruiter
- Bindmans LLP
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £22,765
- Posted
- 17 May 2019
- Closes
- 14 Jun 2019
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Education, Human Rights, Public Sector / Local Authority
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Paralegal
London
£22,765 per annum
Position Summary Statement:
We are seeking to recruit an Educational Paralegal for Immediate start within the Public Law & Human Rights Department:
- 3-6 months Fixed Term Contract (with the possibility of an extension) - (Ref: EducationPara/05-2019)
- This role will primarily support an Associate and a solicitor with a focus on Education and Court of Protection work and will be for a period of 3 - 6 months initially, with the possibility of further extension.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The role will consist of handling new enquiries, assisting fee earners with case preparation and file administration, preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency, undertaking legal research, preparing draft documents including witness statements and schedules, drafting aspects of advice, processing evidence, preparing, collating and ordering documentation, attending conferences and court.
Skills / Knowledge Requirements:
- Good legal qualifications,
- legal professional experience,
- knowledge of public and human rights law and Education Law, as well as legal aid funding are desirable.
You will also need to:
- be highly motivated, proactive and self-servicing,
- have excellent drafting, communication, organisation and administrative skills,
- have a flexible and professional attitude, and the ability to work on confidential matters and under pressure together with a keen eye for detail.
Equality & Diversity
Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.
How to apply
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the role.
If you are interested in applying please complete the relevant recruitment pack for the role you are applying for.
Completed recruitment packs can be emailed to recruitment@bindmans.com or sent via post to: HR Department, Bindmans LLP, 236 Gray’s Inn Road, London, WC1X 8HB. Please quote the respective reference number for the role.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted for these roles, recruitment packs must be competed to be considered.
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