Paralegal

We are looking for a full-time Paralegal to join our Legal Aid Team on a permanent basis to assist with the delivery of advice and support through specialist legal advice and casework.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has excellent communication skills
• Can manage own time effectively with a keen eye for detail
• Can complete tasks to the highest quality
• Can monitor and maintain own standards ensuring work is accurate
• Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate to enable them to carry out their role
  
  

Responsibilities / Key Tasks

• Assisting with the development and delivery of the “Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service” by assisting and acting on behalf of clients for housing, debt and welfare benefit matters relating to a risk of possession to the home.
• Assist with the face to face Legal Aid contract and Telephone Advice Service contracts where required
• To offer telephone, face-to-face and email advice
• To assist the Legal Services Manager, and other members of the team as required
• To attend Court duty and represent clients in court when required, at Derby and Stafford
• To record advice and maintain cases to a high standard on the case management system
  
  

For full details and to apply, visit our website: https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/