Caseworker

We are looking for a Caseworker to join our CRIME team working from our Braintree, Essex office. The role will be a mix of Casework and some administration assistance as well working with fee earning staff. The role is a hybrid model of office and some home working aloud.

**Job Summary**:

- Interviewing and advising clients under the supervision of a solicitor.
- Undertaking casework under the supervision of a solicitor.
- Administration of casework under the supervision of a solicitor.
- Ensuring that casework is promptly and efficiently billed and sending bills to private clients and claiming interim payments from the Legal Aid Agency whenever appropriate.
- Regular review of cases
- Attending court, clients homes and prison when and where appropriate or requested
- Keeping up to date with the changes in law and practice.
- Attending Trials at Court with client and Counsel and taking notes..

**Required**:

- Ability to work on ones own initiative with limited supervision ; ability to work under pressure.
- Good communication skills and the ability to prioritise and manage casework.
- Legible handwriting.
- To carry out clerical duties quickly and methodically and accurately without continuous supervision
- To deal confidently and efficiently with Clients, Counsel, Court staff, and other people who may be encountered in the course of a days work.
- Computer literate and ability to navigate a case management system.
- Car Owner

Successful applicant will be considered for a training contract after a qualifying period.

Pay: £22,500.00-£22,501.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- social work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- HCPC (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in BRAINTREE