{"id":3057,"date":"2023-11-01T15:21:11","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T14:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.elsc.support\/?p=3057"},"modified":"2025-04-14T12:48:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T10:48:52","slug":"call-for-application-uk-paralegal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/it\/call-for-application-uk-paralegal\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Application: UK Paralegal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The European Legal Support Center (ELSC) is seeking a Paralegal for the UK.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Job title<\/strong>: Paralegal&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Department:<\/strong> UK Legal Defence Team&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Office location:<\/strong> Remote working<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting to:<\/strong> UK Legal Officer &#8211; Team Leader&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 9:30am \u2013 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility is required from time to time to meet the professional requirements of the role.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contract:<\/strong> Short term contract \u2013 ends 31 Dec 2023, start as soon as possible, Full-time &#8211; \u00a32000 &#8211; \u00a32500 depending on experience&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Overall purpose for this role<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To provide a reliable and efficient support service for UK Legal Officer and assist with general administration of cases of repression;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To undertake a wide variety of paralegal and administrative tasks as set out below.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Main duties and responsibilities<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Case Management<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To effectively manage the intake and referral of cases and ensure that accurate information and instructions are obtained from clients and accurate records are maintained;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist with drafting documents, client liaison including interviewing clients and taking instructions, research work and provide general administrative support;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sort and review records, drafting case summaries, liaise with solicitors, barristers and third parties;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that urgent matters are escalated and referred to appropriate person in a timely manner.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Client\/ 3rd party management<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communicate with clients\/ other parties as and when necessary, in a professional, courteous and efficient manner;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Document\/ Data management<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure documents and copies of correspondence are kept up to date and filed;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure accuracy when updating client information on the relevant databases;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure database information is updated and maintained in accordance with instructions and in line with relevant processes;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open new files and close old files as required.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Person specification<\/strong> <strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Genuine interest in working with European Legal Support Centre and passionate about defending Palestinian solidarity and providing access to justice to all;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good academic background <strong>with legal qualifications<\/strong> (Law Degree or GDL required; LPC\/SQE or BPTC not required);&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous experience in a legal firm, chambers and\/or legal clinic or law centre&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to <strong>manage own workload<\/strong> in a busy environment to a consistently high standard and timely manner;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to <strong>client care;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven ability to <strong>communicate accurately, clearly and concisely<\/strong>, <strong>both verbally and in writing with a wide range of clients and various stakeholders;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience with dealing with <strong>clients sensitively and managing difficult conversations;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven ability to work and contribute in a <strong>team environment;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficient user of Microsoft Office Teams&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Desirable<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experience in interviewing and liaising with clients and taking witness statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All applications must be submitted <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf9wN65Jn4BshfGom12Re-82Jb6ieNYXb-ZcHfzRBWT3GewWA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via this form<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in the form, upload a copy of your CV and complete the assignment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rolling application process \u2013 open until filled.&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The European Legal Support Center (ELSC) is seeking a Paralegal for the UK. 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