Job Opportunity: As and When Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ iLAC Paralegal
25 January 2019
Job Title:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ iLAC Paralegal
Project:Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý UCL Centre for Access to Justice
Available:Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýImmediately
Responsible to:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý CAJ Head of Legal Practice
Remuneration: ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìý£14.64 p/h (G5, SP 20)
Hours: ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Flexible Ìý
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Application Deadline: 09 February 2019, 4pm.
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Purpose and Scope:
The UCL Centre for Access to Justice is committed to fostering a commitment to social justice in our students and inspiring the next generation of public interest lawyers.
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To this end, the CAJ is recruiting a paralegal to assist the solicitors and advisers with casework at the UCL Integrated Legal Advice Clinic (Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ iLAC).
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The paralegal will be responsible for a wide range of tasks that will develop their client handling, project management, communication and legal casework skills.
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This post is ideal for law graduates considering pursuing a career in the social welfare legal sector.Ìý
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The Role and Responsibilities:
- Assist Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ iLAC advisers with clinic casework arising out of clinic advice sessions including drafting letters on behalf of clients, contacting third parties by letter and/or telephone, preparing written submissions and where appropriate provide oral representation in Social Security Tribunal hearing.
- Conduct supervised advice sessions on welfare benefits, housing, and community care issues to assess clients’ legal problems and desired outcomes.
- Maintain up to date casework files through excellent file management practices.
- Conduct legal research to assist Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ iLAC advisers with casework-related research.
- Assist with the general administration of Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ iLAC including drafting client care letters, conducting file review telephone calls, drafting closing letters, and ensuring case outcomes are properly recorded.
- Assist with managing the Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ iLAC reception and phone line in the absence of the Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ ilAC clinic administrator, including being the first point of contact for clients seeking legal advice, booking appointments, ascertaining the nature of the problem, and new client intake.
- Assist with supervising and supporting students who volunteer at Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵ iLAC.
- Assist with other tasks as may be reasonably requested.
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Selection Criteria:
Essential:
- An LLB degree, 2:1 or above
- Experience of social welfare law casework in a pro bono clinic, CAB, law centre, or equivalent.
- An interest in and a commitment to social justice issues.
- Reliability and commitment.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the proven ability to communicate non-routine matters clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Experience of organising your own work within deadlines and with competing demands.
- Demonstrable experience of being able to work effectively both independently, and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), databases, email, social media.
- Willingness and ability to be flexible, open minded, and non-judgmental regarding Clinic clients and their problems.
- Available to work outside ‘normal’ office hours, including attendance at evening and weekend events.
- Committed to your own ongoing professional and personal development.
- Committed to maintaining the confidentiality of client data and other sensitive information.
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- Knowledge or appreciation of access to justice issues in a UK context.
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How to Apply:
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You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
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To apply please submit a CV to s.riahi@ucl.ac.uk ÌýÌý
Application Deadline: 09 February 2019, 4pm.
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