Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Paralegal & Case Worker Vacancy for LPC graduates ONLY

As a successful Criminal Defence Firm in Northamptonshire we are looking for a Paralegal and Caseworker to fulfil a vacancy in our busy Crown Court Department.

  • Job type: Full-time fixed 12 month contract + POTENTIAL TRAINING CONTRACT
  • Salary: Neg
  • Closing Date for Applications: 15 November 2013
  • Reference: AFCJM-CC.Rev.001

Working closely with the Criminal Fee Earning team, this role will involve you assisting with any and all aspects of the full range of often complex criminal cases, with typical duties to include proofing clients, witness statements, detailed CCTV notes, liaising with Counsel, attending and taking notes at court, effectively communicating with approved experts and your colleagues, ensuring our clients court listing dates are met and above all ensuring our clients continue to be provided with the high quality standards they expect.

This is an exclusive position as we are offering the right candidate a potential training contract to commence after the 12 month contract.

Applications welcome from flexible, LPC graduates who consider themselves highly organised, with good communication and interpersonal, as well as IT skills (Intermediate + Word/Excel essential). 

Applicants must hold a full valid UK driving licence and have their own vehicle as commuting from the office too courts and conferences will be a regular requirement.

Key skills:
  • LPC Qualified 
  • Organised Adept at multi tasking
  • Flexible Team player 
  • Calm and unflappable
  • Professional Excellent communication skills 
  • Good Microsoft office skills
Full casework training will be given to the successful candidate.
 Please apply by e-mail to adrian.foster@mcgannslaw.co.uk or alternatively in writing marked Private and Confidential to Adrian Foster, McGanns Law Ltd, 57 Norfolk Street, Northampton NN2 6HR.

WE WILL ENDEAVOUR TO RESPOND TO ALL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE THEN YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL.