Paralegal - Legal Aid

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Lawstop, a legal aid law practice, seeks a full time Paralegal to assist our Housing team. Our office will be based in Bristol and hybrid working is available.

Duties will include

1. Meeting clients (either in person or by video call)
2. Taking detailed instructions
3. Drafting correspondence
4. Drafting legal documents
5. Instructing counsel and experts (such as psychologists/psychiatrists)
6. Making applications for legal aid
7. Liaising with other solicitors
8. Reporting to the Legal Aid Agency
9. Attending court with counsel (either in person or by telephone/video)
10. General office administration and support

You must have:

1. Initiative
2. Time management skills
3. A sense of humour
4. A desire to want to help people
5. The ability to work under pressure
6. Experience working with vulnerable people

Legal aid experience is very desirable.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work on important cases which often reach the High Court. We offer great exposure to many important legal issues and the opportunity for career progression.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £24,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Taunton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taunton