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Job Overview

The Law Officers’ Department is seeking to appoint a Paralegal to join the Civil Division. The role is based in the Safeguarding team with responsibility for advising on public law matters concerning safeguarding of children and adults, including care proceedings, mental health and capacity, and coronial work.  

The role will require the successful candidate to provide support to Legal Advisers and Assistant Legal Advisers in the preparation of advice files, litigation cases, carrying out legal research and supporting the team’s Senior Administrator in performing administrative tasks. You will be required to demonstrate excellent computer literacy, organisation and time management skills, and the ability to work to deadlines and be able to follow clear processes and procedures. In house training will be provided to build confidence and knowledge, to enable you to assist with day to day management of caseloads.

• Collects and organises evidence and documentation for legal advisers or investigators to review.
• Carries out research on statute and case law.
• Keeps case files organised and up to date in electronic format using the Court and the Department's electronic systems.
• Correspond with client departments and other parties.
• Files documents with the Court and other parties.

The work will be interesting, challenging and varied, working with different government departments. You will have the support of a friendly, inclusive, and highly professional team under the leadership of the Attorney General.  For an informal discussion, please contact the Safeguarding Team Manager, Sarah Brace s.brace@lawofficers.je or apply at the link below.

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Interested..?

For more information or to apply for this job please contact:

Sarah Brace
s.brace@lawofficers.je
Or visit - https://careers.gov.je/job/Paralegal-Safeguarding-Team/1352109555/