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Leeds
Description
Paralegal
Leeds
Permanent
Full-time, Hybrid working
THE FIRM
Capsticks is a leading provider of
legal services to the health, social care, housing and emergency
services sectors, as well as in the field of professional
regulation. The firm has a turnover of c£60m and around 600 staff -
including 450 fee earners - across five offices nationally. We act
for a wide range of long standing clients in both the public and
private sector, including all forms of NHS organisations,
governmental and regulatory bodies, registered providers, insurers,
police, fire and rescue services, independent health and social care
providers, charities and GP practices.
Further details about the firm and
the type of work carried out can be found on our website atwww.capsticks.com.
In 2022 Capsticks achieved a two star accreditation from Best
Companies, the specialists whose recognition programme is the standard
for workplace engagement - Capsticks
is an "outstanding place to work" - Best Companies to work
for 2022. The Best Companies accreditation is really important
to Capsticks as it focuses on the trust and value we place in our
people, their wellbeing and their careers. Capsticks is independently
rated as an "outstanding company to work for" .
THE ROLE
The main role and responsibilities will include helping a partner and
solicitors in aspects of their casework including (although, this is
not an exhaustive list):-
general case management;
assisting fee earners;
working to a chargeable hours target;
drafting general correspondence and documents;
preparing and drafting reports to the client;
proof reading documents;
undertaking research;
liaison with clients and analysing evidence received in order to
advise the client;
Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided although
the successful applicant will also be encouraged, where appropriate,
to use their own initiative.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Candidates should have:
a 2:1 undergraduate degree;
ideally an LPC or BVC qualification (LPC would be preferred but is
not essential)
strong IT skills;
ability to adhere to and manage deadlines;
good written skills;
good administration skills; and
good communication skills;
Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate at interview that they:
are well organised;
have good attention to detail;
are able to work well under pressure;
are proactive; and
are self-motivated
Candidates should be aware:
As part of the interview process there will be a written test,
details of which will be provided to those candidates the firm calls
for interview; and the firm is only able to respond to candidates we
call for interview.
Capsticks is an inclusive employer
At Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an
inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to
be themselves and reach their full potential. Capsticks is committed
to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the
unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education,
background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity,
religion and beliefs.
We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview
process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We
understand that there's not a "one size fits all" approach
to adjustments so our team will work with you individually to
understand more about your requirements. If you have any questions
please contact our Recruitment team on: (Careers@capsticks.com)