Independent Assessor

Are you a talented assessment professional who is passionate about apprenticeships and delivering assessments to the highest possible standards? If so, this is the role for you.CILEX is recruiting Independent Assessors to conduct End-Point Assessment for the Level 3 Paralegal End-Point AssessmentThe EPA comprises two assessment methods:▪ Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio▪ Project Report and Presentation with Q&ACILEX welcomes applications for one or both roles.You will be responsible for conducting end-point assessment for Paralegal apprentices, ensuring that apprentices receive a high-quality assessment experience and accurate, fair and timely results.Why work with us?This is a flexible role, working from home, that you can fit around your commitments. It provides an opportunity to use your experience of working in the legal sector in a different way. We offer competitive rates of pay and you will receive great support from our internal team. Plus, you will have the opportunity to network with likeminded legal professionals in our assessor team.Conflicts of InterestThe CILEX Awarding Body Conflicts of Interest form must be submitted with the application to be a CILEX Assessor. Assessors must have no direction connection or conflicts of interest with an apprentice, their employer or training provider.CILEX cannot accept applicants who work or have worked in the last 2 years with or for training providers in the delivery of the Paralegal apprenticeship.CILEX may not be able to accept applicants who work for employers who employ Paralegal apprentices.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CILEX is committed to transforming the legal sector by broadening access, supporting social mobility and raising professional standards. We are looking for people who want to be part of our diverse and imaginative team.The RolesIndependent Assessor: Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio▪ Review apprentices’ portfolios and produce questions for the Professional Discussion in accordance with CILEX requirements and criteria▪ Conduct Professional Discussions in accordance with CILEX requirementsIndependent Assessor: Report and Presentation with Q&A▪ Mark apprentices’ reports and presentations and produce questions for the Q&A in accordance with CILEX requirements and criteria▪ Conduct Presentations with Q&A in accordance with CILEX requirementsBoth roles▪ Grade assessments making a judgement on the competency of the apprentice in accordance with the CILEX grading criteria and requirements▪ Produce constructive feedback for apprentices in accordance with CILEX requirements▪ Attend and contribute to standardisation and assessor training activitiesWhat we are looking for▪ Recent relevant experience of the Paralegal occupation or legal sector to at least occupational level 3 gained in the last 3 years or significant experience of the occupation or sector▪ A legal qualification at Level 4 or above▪ Experience of assessing competenceFees: competitive – available on applicationContract: Contract for Services (freelance), issued annuallyLocation: RemoteAvailability: Professional Discussions and Presentations with Q&A take place during standard working hours in accordance with the EPA delivery schedule.Who We AreThe Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) is the professional association and governing body for over 21,000 Chartered Legal Executive Lawyers, other legal practitioners 3and paralegals. Our role is to enhance the role and standing of Chartered Legal Executives and all our members within the legal profession.Our PurposeTo develop, support and inspire a highly skilled body of legal professionals and make the UK legal sector more efficient, more representative and better able to serve society. We do this by innovating to deliver:Relevant high-quality trainingOngoing professional developmentAdvocacy for our members and the difference they can makeOur Core ValuesInnovation We generate ideas, don’t fear failure, take risks, embrace change and are courageousExcellence We strive for excellence in everything that we doIntegrity We build trust with open and honest communications and act fairlyOwnership We take responsibility for our work and accept accountabilityPassionate We take pride in our work, share expertise freely, bring positivity and enthusiasm and encourage others to be the best they can beStronger together We respect everyone as an individual, are open to the ideas of others and we work as a teamREF-225 678