Paralegal - COP

Paralegal - COP

Ilford, Essex

Full time, Permanent position

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Our new, welcoming Client is a prestigious Law Firm seeking a Paralegal for their COP department internally. Our Client has a desirable interest in human rights with an strong interest to represent and secure justice for vulnerable adults. Their COP department is recommended in both Chambers and Partners and in the Legal 500!

There is an opportunity for future training & growth here too!

The Position:

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual to join our Client's friendly specialist team which provides advice, assistance and representation to vulnerable adults who may lack capacity to make certain decisions, predominantly in relation to their health and welfare and often in complex and high profile cases. The team normally acts through a litigation friend, such as the Official Solicitor, an advocate or a Relevant Person’s Representative. They also represent family members, carers and other people interested in a vulnerable adult’s welfare.

Main duties & responsibilities:

The role will fast-paced, varied and will involve supporting and assisting fee earners within the department with all aspects of case preparation including:

• Drafting Legal Aid applications.
• Drafting wide range of documents i.e. court orders and witness statements.
• Legal research.
• Processing evidence, preparing, collating and ordering documentation.
• Attending on clients, attending case conferences and court hearings.
• Dealing with new enquires, attending ongoing training to keep up to date with relevant legal developments, preparation of court bundles and other administrative tasks.
• Training and close supervision would be provided by senior fee earners within team.

Skills & Experience:

• The right candidate will have excellent oral and written communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to empathise with vulnerable clients.
• In addition, they will be proactive, have strong organisational skills, and the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritise in order to meet time recording and billing targets.
• Good IT skills are also a requirement.
• Successful completion of BVC/LPC would be desirable.
• Previous paralegal experience is essential.

Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, located in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 15 years of experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, your details will be processed by Noble Recruiting Limited. For details on how we handle your information, please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website.

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