ABOUT YOU

Ideally you will have previous experience as a Paralegal and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:-

• Previous paralegal experience is preferred
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and concentration
• Excellent collaborative and team working skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Flexible approach

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

The Regulatory Social Care Team is a high performing team who provide legal advice and conduct casework on behalf of Local Authority Clients, we work across 3 areas of work , Childcare, Adults and Education (SEN Tribunals) and anything that overlaps into those areas.
This role would be well suited to a candidate with experience in any one of those 3 areas but with a particular focus and understanding of SEN Tribunals as this is currently our busiest area
In the alternative, a well motivated individual, eager to learn with great organisational and communication skills and a willingness to hit the ground running would be a welcome candidate!
As a Paralegal you will provide case handling and administrative support to the Solicitors within the team.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the case handlers within the team with their caseloads of Childcare, Adults and Education (SEN Tribunals) cases
• Potentially manage own small caseload of less complicated cases
• Respond promptly and accurately to correspondence and telephone enquiries from clients and courts with and without supervision
• Perform case handling and administrative tasks such as opening and closing files, sorting incoming and outgoing mail, dealing with routine documentation etc.
• Assist with the progression of files and updating clients
• Complete MI procedures as and when required
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
• Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

Ideally you will have previous experience as a Paralegal and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:-

• Previous paralegal experience is preferred
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and concentration
• Excellent collaborative and team working skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Flexible approac