Job summary
The Trust's legal services department is a fast paced, busy working environment, dealing with claims, inquest hearings, family court hearings and regulatory enquiries associated with all aspects of clinical and corporate services.
This role will provide the successful applicant the opportunity to apply their legal knowledge and experience within a diverse healthcare provider whose footprint covers Essex and North East London.
The purpose of the role is to assist in handling Inquests, claims and requests for general legal advice and support. The post holder will also be providing administrative support to the in-house Lawyers.
The successful candidate will have experience of managing their own work load independently.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role of a Senior Paralegal are set out within the job description attached to this advertisement.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have coproduced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They are:
We are kind.
We are respectful.
We work together with our communities.
These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198 per annum (pro rata for part time).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Effectively manage own workload
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent / equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant administrative experience in managing own workload and supporting others
- Experience of writing formal correspondence
Desirable
- Administrative experience in legal and/or insurance claims, investigations, evidence gathering and court preparation work
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook)
Desirable
- Understanding of Court Processes
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and effectively manage own workload
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Effectively manage own workload
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent / equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant administrative experience in managing own workload and supporting others
- Experience of writing formal correspondence
Desirable
- Administrative experience in legal and/or insurance claims, investigations, evidence gathering and court preparation work
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook)
Desirable
- Understanding of Court Processes
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and effectively manage own workload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
