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Area
Employment and Pensions
Location
England
Description
Paralegal
Employment and Pensions
London, Leeds, Birmingham
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 EMPLOYMENT AND PENSIONS TEAM
The Capsticks' Employment and Pensions team is a growing team which
provides strategic, ground-breaking and commercial advice to clients
in the NHS, private healthcare, medical technology, emergency
services, police, education, housing, charity, and social care
sectors. We are also instructed by regulatory bodies, such as the
Solicitors Regulation Authority, Bar Standards Board and Social Work England.
We are the sole employment law provider for a number of the largest
NHS Trusts in the country and we act for large social housing
associations and for a range of emergency services clients, including
various Police forces.
Our team is dedicated to working for clients in these sectors and we
have expertise in supporting clients to achieve the best strategic and
commercial outcomes for them. Our work is often high profile and
cutting edge, for example, advising the NHS nationally in respect of
the covid-19 response and in relation to recent industrial action.
We have an excellent track record in successfully defending complex
Employment Tribunal cases, handling hundreds of claims each year
ranging from unfair dismissal to multi day discrimination and whistle
blowing cases. We also have a strong non-contentious employment team
advising on issues including TUPE transfers, re-structuring exercises
and shared services arrangements; and a dedicated Pensions team.
We are friendly, approachable and supportive, encouraging our team to
develop and gain new skills to move forward with their careers.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
The main role and responsibilities will involve working to a
chargeable hours target, helping the solicitors in all aspects of
their casework including (although, this is not an exhaustive list):-
general case management including managing documents and preparing
bundles for Tribunal hearings;
assisting fee earners in preparing witness evidence;
drafting general correspondence and documents;
preparing and drafting reports to the client;
proof reading documents;
undertaking research;
liaison with clients, claimants, counsel and Tribunals; and
collating 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.
SKILL SET
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
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)