Paralegals x 2
Our Regulatory team act for numerous clients in relation to fitness to practice investigations covering a wide range of professions.
We are currently seeking 2 Paralegals to join this team to assist in the handling of fitness to practice cases involving midwives and nurses. The position is suitable for a candidate with 1 – 2 years legal work experience. A healthcare background would be desirable but not essential, however a good understanding of the role of healthcare professionals is important.
The successful candidate will be expected to work under the supervision of a Case Supervisor. This position is a full time position based in the Firm’s Cardiff office and will be on a fixed term contract for 6 months.
Morgan Coles Services Ltd. encourages applications from all suitable candidates and all applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
JOB PURPOSE
- Manage a caseload of fitness to practice cases involving midwives and nurses. Includes: taking and drafting witness statements, drafting charges, working to strict time and quality standards.
- To provide clients with high a quality legal service
KEY DUTIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS (COMPETENCIES)
- Working to a case plan prepared by a case supervisor
- Working under the supervision of a case supervisor
- Drafting witness statements – often over the telephone and sometimes in person
- Shows sensitivity in handling witnesses
- Uses a bespoke case management system
- Drafting charges against midwives and nurses
- Working to strict time limits
- Working to strict quality standards
- Maintaining and Updating Management Information
KEY MEASURES
Work to client’s expectations particularly in terms of quality and timeliness.
a) Fee earning:-
- Meeting time recording and billing targets.
- Drafting documentation such as witness statements as appropriate
b) Non fee earning:-
- Ensuring that documentation is raised on a timely basis
- Management of files, file reviews,
- Appropriate record keeping e.g. Lexcel
DIMENSIONS
- Required to carry out routine work.
- Work closely supervised and checked on a daily basis by a case supervisor.
- Required to achieve an annual cost target
- Required to undertake an annual number of chargeable hours
- Training will be provided
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- A law degree or ILEX qualification (LPC would be an advantage but not essential)
- 1-2 years legal work experience is required for this position
- Healthcare back ground desirable but not essential
- Proven planning and organising ability – must be able to plan ahead; organise own workload
- Care, accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong, sensitive communication skills are essential
- Must be a good team player
- Keyboard and IT skills
If you are interested please send an up to date CV and covering letter detailing your interest and suitability.
CONTACTS
External - Witnesses
Internal - Other Practice Areas / IT / Human Resources / Finance / Marketing / Support Staff
CHALLENGES
- The ability to prioritise work and meet demanding and tight deadlines.
- Sensitive communication with witnesses to produce appropriate statements.
- Continually provide the highest quality advice and service to clients in a busy team, to maintain MC’s performance as legal services provider to the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Maintain our Key Performance Indicators and meet our clients’ expectations at all times.
We are an equal opportunities Employer.
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