Paralegal

Regulatory

Birmingham or Winchester

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 at www.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 DIVISION

We are consistently ranked in the top tier in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories for Professional Discipline. Our expertise in both health and regulation sets us apart from the competition. Our purpose is to deliver results that matter. We are proud to be the firm of choice for organisations who work to make a difference. We are committed to putting people first, doing the right thing and forward thinking.

We have handled many thousands of regulatory cases over the last 20 years, covering case investigation, preparation and presentation. We work for seven of the ten health and social care regulators, as well as regulators in legal services and education. We have worked on some of the most complex and high profile cases faced by professional regulators, including for our own regulators, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB).

Our reputation across the regulatory sectors built on providing proportionate, timely and high quality case preparation and presentation and a service that demonstrates value for money. Our breadth of experience means that we are at the forefront of regulation, legislative and policy changes and best practice. We have the experience, resources and systems in place to deliver the services to a high quality and within agreed time frames.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

The main role and responsibilities may include some or all of the following (although, this is not an exhaustive list):-

• case management and case progression, under lawyer level supervision;
• evidence reviews and bundle preparation, including identifying disclosable and unused material;
• drafting instructions to counsel and experts;
• liaising with clients, witnesses, experts, counsel and other stakeholders;
• supporting stakeholders through the fitness to practise process, including supporting vulnerable witnesses and those with additional support needs;
• conducting witness interviews and drafting witness statements;
• drafting general correspondence and legal documents;
• assisting lawyers to draft advice to the client on evidence, case prospects and case progression;
• attending conferences and hearings;
• undertaking research.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. We take a proactive approach to diversity to ensure all of our people are recognised for their talents and skills. We have an open and welcoming culture. A successful candidate will promote and instil in their daily practice the firm's values: people first, doing the right thing and forward thinking.

We like to give people responsibility early on. Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided although the successful applicant will also be encouraged, where appropriate, to use their own initiative and demonstrate a positive, can do approach to their work. Paralegals are encouraged and supported to continue their early careers development with the firm through our bespoke training programmes and exclusive access to our training contracts.

SKILL SET

Candidates should have:

• at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree;
• ideally an LPC or BVC qualification (LPC would be preferred but is not essential)
• a passion to work with our clients and make a positive change to peoples' lives;
• Excellent IT skills;
• the ability to adhere to and manage deadlines and work to a chargeable hours target;
• good written skills;
• good administration skills;
• good problem solving and communication skills;
• confidence and a person centred approach;

Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate at interview that they:

• understand the role applied for and the work undertaken in the team applied for (if known) and the division as a whole;
• have strong organisational skills and a positive, can do attitude;
• have good attention to detail;
• are able to work well under pressure in a fast past environment and be able to respond to the needs of our clients;
• are proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team; 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 )