Position Overview & Specifications

We are looking to recruit two Paralegals to join our Legal team to assist in the conduct of proceedings on behalf of children and young people represented by NYAS.

You will work under the direction of Director of Legal Services to ensure compliance with the Legal Aid Agency Contract Compliance requirements. You will assist fee earners with caseloads and attend court at counsel.

For more information, please view the attached job description.

In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the job description attached. Requirements include:

  • Be committed to the provision of independent representation for children and young people
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work under pressure and to ensure deadlines are met
  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral and a good telephone manner.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.