Job Title:                    Paralegal – Actions against the police/inquests   

Reporting:                  Reports to Head of Department – Alexandra Jones 

Office Location:       Liverpool (Hybrid Working)

Overall purpose:      To provide first rate legal services to our clients according to their specific needs, ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures laid out by the group and by regulatory bodies.  To act as an ambassador for the group at all times, actively promoting its services.

Key accountabilities: 

• Assist lawyers with their cases by reviewing and drafting legal documents, preparing instructions to Counsel, taking new enquiries and attending on client meetings.
• Attending court and conferences with lawyers, counsel, and clients, including the civil courts and Coroner’s courts.
• Chase outstanding tasks and disclosure requests.
• Update clients on their cases.
• Administer Legal Aid applications and tasks on the CCMS portal.
• Attend relevant training courses and team meetings.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks that would assist the team and the Firm, including administrative tasks.
• Responsible for achieving own chargeable hours targets.

Key experiences:

• Passionate about human rights, representing individuals against the state, and supporting bereaved families 
• Good organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Competent use of I.T / case management software
• Excellent client care
• Previous experience of Legal Aid work preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Law degree or paralegal experience preferred

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive basic salary 
• 25 days holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) 
• Referral bonus 
• PayCare
• Pension plan
• Death in Service 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid / working from home including provision of home office equipment
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities within the role.
• Unlimited access to training academy courses 

Jackson Lees Group (a part of The MAPD Group) is committed to fostering an accepting an inclusive environment for our people and clients. We know that Making A Positive Difference through the practice of law can be achieved best when we celebrate diversity of all kinds. We actively encourage those from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply for this role, including people from minority ethnicity backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people from different social backgrounds and of different ages.