This is a great opportunity to gain real legal experience within a short space of time. The role is particularly suited for law graduates with great communication skills, a can-do attitude, and not afraid to be thrown into the deep end. You will gain case management experience, work under pressure, and have excellent exposure to client contacts and advocacy.
We are seeking a bright, energetic, and hardworking individual with a minimum of 12 months of continuous paralegal experience to join our Mental Health department. This is a highly specialized area of Human Rights Law, focusing on mental health, mental capacity law, and public law. As a Mental Health law Legal Paralegal, you will play a vital role in advocating for and representing some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society. This position requires a strong commitment to helping people and a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve positive outcomes.
Qualifications:
Completed a law degree and/or Legal Practice Course (LPC)
Hold a UK Driver's License and have full access to a car
Responsibilities:
Day-to-day case management
Independently run files from start to finish under supervision
Meet with clients regularly to take instructions and provide clear and concise legal advice
Advocate on behalf of clients in professional meetings, at hospitals, and courts
Advocacy
Negotiation
Required Skills:
Ability to build and maintain rapport with clients
Ability to present yourself in a professional manner
Ability to work independently
Strong organizational skills to manage your own case load
Attention to detail in office-based tasks and procedures
Ability to work effectively with difficult or challenging clients
Based in Aldershot, the position requires regular travel to clients.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
From £22,500.00 per year
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
Bachelor's (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
50% (preferred)
Reference ID:
Aldershot
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