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Legal Assistant
NLS Legal is seeking to recruit two Legal Assistants for family and social justice law
12 months fixed term contract from September 2024 - September 2025 - full time
£22,530 - £23,001 per annum
This role is only open to Nottingham Law School students or graduates.
About the Role
We are looking to recruit two Legal Assistants (12 months' fixed term contract) to work in NLS Legal, our multi award winning teaching law firm.
The key responsibilities for this role will include:
- To support and assist NLS Legal staff with the firm’s activity, as required.
- To support and assist the supervising lawyers working within NLS Legal in service delivery in family law and or/social justice law (welfare benefits and housing).
- To support and assist the administration of NLS Legal by undertaking administrative tasks as required, and as are appropriate to the post.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
About Us
Nottingham Law School (NLS) is one of the leading providers of academic and professional legal education in the country, with an established record of delivering innovative and transformational courses.
We are one of the largest law schools in the UK, offering a range of undergraduate degrees, academic and practitioner taught postgraduate courses and a strong research degrees programme.
Our School has built a reputation for excellence in the provision of legal education and in shaping the careers of solicitors, barristers and legal practitioners at both national and international levels. In addition to our outstanding research expertise, we have long established links with policy makers, professional bodies and leading law firms, including a growing number of significant international associations. We have an extensive record of delivering excellent bespoke training programmes for practitioners and professional bodies, and have strengths in commissioned research, both in the UK and overseas.
NLS Legal is Nottingham Law School’s multi award winning teaching law firm which provides a not-for-profit service to individuals, businesses, organisations and community groups over a number of areas of advice, representation, and outreach activity. NLS Legal has achieved financial awards for their clients totalling over £6.5 million and creates outstanding opportunities for hundreds of students every academic year.
NLS Legal is looking to recruit two Nottingham Law School students or graduates to work as a Legal Assistant on a fixed term contract for 12 months, from September 2024 - September 2025. The role will primarily support our family and/or social justice (housing and welfare benefits) service areas. The successful candidates will spend 12 months working directly with qualified and experienced lawyers in the firm and, under supervision, provide support to NLS Legal clients including, with appropriate training, the opportunity to represent clients before the Tribunal. The post holders will also provide pivotal support to the administrative team, assisting with new enquiries, student recruitment, marketing and general administrative tasks related to the running of a regulated law firm.
NLS Legal undertakes work in a variety of areas including business law, civil litigation, intellectual property, employment, welfare rights, housing, special education needs and disability, family and criminal law. Candidates should be prepared to work primarily in family law, and social justice (welfare benefits and housing).
Please attach a CV in support of your application. It is proposed that the interviews will take place (in-person) during the w/c 22nd July 2024.
Anticipated start date: September 2024.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Katie Smith (Supervising Solicitor) at katie.smith@ntu.ac.uk.
Safe and Inclusive
NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Safeguarding Statement
Nottingham Trent University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.
If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced application and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. Before you apply we recommend you ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website
