Paralegal

One of the UK #39;s largest and foremost law firms is currently looking to recruit a Paralegal within the Public Law Human Rights Team at their Newcastle office. Offering a salary up to GBP23,000 plus excellent benefits including pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounted gym membership, this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most respected law firms in the UK, recently ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations 2023. This is a full-time permanent role, hybrid working with minimum 2 days a week at the Newcastle office. Applications welcome from any level of qualification however a robust understanding and enthusiasm for Public Law Human Rights would be an advantage. --- The Role The Public Law Human Rights department is ranked as a leader in a range of fields in both the Chambers Partners and the Legal 500 directories, with a national reputation for their work on test cases. The team has expertise in the following types of cases; health and welfare cases in the Court of Protection, health and social care law, inquests, civil liberties and human rights claims, and public law and judicial review. You would assist a Solicitor based in the Newcastle office with a busy caseload which may include inquests concerning deaths in state detention, civil claims against public authorities, broader judicial review work, community care, litigation support and health and welfare cases in the Court of Protection. --- The Candidate - A law graduate (or equivalent) with a genuine interest in Public Law and Human Rights - Excellent client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients #39; needs - Integrity, empathy and intuition to help guide clients through challenging personal circumstances - Strong analytical and organisational skills with a thorough approach to documenting your work - IT literate, attentive to detail, with the ability to use your own initiative as well as work as part of a team - Enthusiasm in building a career as a Paralegal, whether you have previous experience or not - Hardworking character, able to thrive in a pressurised environment; reacting to changing deadlines and priorities in a professional and pragmatic manner --- The Package - A huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace - Flexible working options to make sure that you #39;re fully supported to work the way that best suits you - Westfield health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services ---- The Company The business you #39;ll be working for is one of the largest law firms in the UK, operating out of 14 UK offices with over 2,500 members of staff. They are proud of their values and offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace. ---- Interested? If you think you #39;re right for this Paralegal role, then click the #39;Apply Now #39; button, send us your CV and we #39;ll consider you for the first round of interviews. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy