Internship - Legal Caseworker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Legal Caseworker Internship
National Centre for Domestic Violence is a not for profit organisation helping victims of domestic abuse and violence obtain injunctions against their perpetrators.
We are looking for 2nd year Law studentswith an interest in Family Law to come and join our team on a 12 month paid internship doing real on the job Paralegal work.
The role is working in our Pro Bono team speaking with applicants, drafting witness statements and filling in court documents for Non Molestation Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders and Occupation Orders.
The role will be based in our Guildford offices so travel to the offices each day is required, the hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm with a 1 hour lunch.
This position will help you in determining what legal route you wish to take after you have graduated, however it will give you some fantastic skills in speaking with clients, drafting court paperwork and good legal knowledge in Family Law.
Once you have graduated from University we will offer all our Interns an opportunity to come back and work with us as a Trainee Paralegal with the view to progress to our sister company National Legal Service where you can work towards a training contract or you’re SQE and become a fully qualified Solicitor.
Please note that this position only applies to 2nd year students looking to take internship work throughout their 3rd year of University.
Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £10,499.00-£10,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guildford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you a 2nd year Law Student?
- Can you commute to the offices in Guildford on a daily basis?
Experience:
- Studying Law: 2 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 30/04/2023
Reference ID: Intern
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10,499 - £10,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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