Paralegal – Human Rights and Civil liberties

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We are seeking to recruit a paralegal/caseworker to join our successful team which is highly regarded and rated as a national leader in all aspects of human rights and civil liberties law.   There is the possibility that this position could lead to a training contract at a later date.

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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

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The role will consist of assisting the fee earners in the team with case preparation, including administrative tasks, legal research, client liaison, drafting statements, processing evidence, collating and ordering documentation / evidence, attending conferences and court, preparing application forms, evidence and uploads, assisting with legal aid applications and preparing files for legal aid billing.  From time to time the post holder may be asked to assist other members of the team.

 

You will need to:

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• be highly motivated, proactive, self-servicing, enthusiastic,

• have excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills,

• have a flexible and professional attitude,

• be able to work on confidential matters and under pressure together with a keen eye for detail.

• have completed the LPC

 

Equality & Diversity

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IKP 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

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If you are interested in applying please complete send your CV and a covering letter to Ms Balvinder Gill on bgill@ikpsolicitors.com  

 

The closing date is 23 February 2024