Prison Law Fee Earner

2 weeks ago


Stretford, United Kingdom Clear IT Recruitment Limited Full time

My client is recruiting for a Prison Law Fee Earner to join their team in Manchester. The role offers a large amount of hybrid working with only 1/2 days per week being required in office.

The role would suit either a Paralegal with specific prison law experience, or a qualified Solicitor/Law either with experience or looking to move into this area.

The firm have over 15 national offices that comprised of more than 250 members of staff.

Responsibilities

· Meeting and interviewing clients to give advice on Prison Law matters and take their instructions.· Advising clients on the procedure, law and legal issues relating to their case.· Drafting applications, documents, letters that may arise during the course of a case.· Acting on behalf of clients and representing them at any Oral Hearings whether that be for an Adjudication or a Parole Hearing or CAT A Board.· Travel across the area and the wider business to visit clients in custody and represent them face to face if necessary and where video link is not available.· Preparing client’s representations.· Manage complex prison law cases and own case load from beginning to end. Ensuring that files are compliant with the Prison Law LAA contract and LEXCEL.

Person Specification

· Experience of dealing with Prison Law cases.· It is desirable but not essential to meet the LAA supervisor requirements.· Excellent communicator in both written and spoken English.· Excellent understanding of client care requirements and a commitment to legal aid.· Proficient in using Microsoft Office package and the ability to learn and efficiently use both practice and case management software.· Must be proactive in seeking to manage and progress files and apply a consistent attention to detail.· The ability to work within a high pressure, high workload environment.· Be self-confident, proactive, and able to develop good working relationships with third parties.· Excellent time management and organisation skills.· Resilient with the ability to cope with ever changing priorities.· A flexible approach and willingness to help, across all teams and departments, with a "can do" attitude.

Benefits

· 3/4 days of hybrid working per week· Flextime· Compressed hours· Additional leave· Cycle to work scheme· Employee discount

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.


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