Paralegal
Job summary
If you want to make a difference and improve the lives of everyone in the country, the Equality and Human Rights Commission needs to hear from you. The work we do affects everyone and is about making Britain fairer. Whether that’s fighting for better rights for disabled people, progress on race or gender equality, or ending discrimination at work, we are the leading voice that makes change happen.
The Litigation and Advisory Team has an integral role in delivering the Commission’s strategic plan through our litigation and advisory work. We are hiring a paralegal (L3) to contribute to the effective delivery of this work and who upholds our values of fairness, dignity and respect. This role will be based in the litigation and advisory team but may also carry out work as required across the legal directorate, including supporting the enforcement team.
This fixed term position offers a rewarding insight into the Commission’s litigation and advisory role. Working closely with Principals, the successful candidate will make a clear and substantial contribution to the work of the Commission and the environment that we regulate. You will need to be motivated, organised and enjoy working on a range of tasks and projects both individually and as part of a wider team. As a Litigation and Advisory Team member, you will have the opportunity to learn new professional skills, take on areas of responsibility and innovate our ways of working.
Job description
You will:
- Liaise closely with other members of the team to deliver strategic litigation and advisory work
- Where appropriate contribute to the conduct of litigation matters on behalf of the Commission
- Working autonomously and as part of a team, as required to deliver our litigation and advisory work
- Provide support to and carry out administrative tasks for the Litigation and Advisory Team, and as required in any given project, working flexibly across the legal directorate so may support enforcement work as needed
- Develop engagement and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
- Draft correspondence, and contribute to the drafting of internal and external reports, findings and briefings
- Gather, analyse and present evidence on which we can formulate robust conclusions and recommendations
- Process and record financial transactions accurately and efficiently
Person specification
Full details, including the criteria you will be assessed on, can be found in the Candidate Pack at the bottom of this advert.Benefits
Alongside your salary of £37,690, Equality and Human Rights Commission contributes £10,918 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.In return you can expect to receive a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (full time FTE) and access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme and partnership pension schemes.
We will provide investment in your career, giving you access to Civil Service Learning, our peer learning programme, specialist training and mentoring.
We offer a range of family friendly benefits, such as enhanced parental leave, flexible working including non-contractual hybrid working.
You will also have access to our wellbeing offering, including our employee assistance programme, mental health supporters, health checks, discount gym membership and retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and other salary sacrifice options. In addition, we have a range of staff networks and social groups.
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process details
To apply, please complete both parts of the application form and submit to recruitment@equalityhumanrights.com. These are available to download at the bottom of this advert.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Apply and further information
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@equalityhumanrights.com
- Telephone : 0161 829 8100
Recruitment team
Further information
Appointment to the Equality and Human Rights Commission is overseen by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email the Commission’s People Helpdesk in the first instance.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.
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Salary range
- £37,690 per year