Paralegal / Trainee Solicitor / Solicitor’s Qualifying Experience
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Position Overview & Specifications
Liverpool Hope University is a vibrant community of scholars, students and support staff. We are proud of our past, confident in our present and ambitious for our future. With a history extending over more than 175 years, Liverpool Hope has developed a distinctive ethos that focuses on serving the common good and we aspire to be a welcoming, hospitable and caring environment for students and staff.
Paralegal / Trainee Solicitor / Solicitor’s Qualifying Experience
Liverpool Hope University wishes to appoint to a Paralegal / Trainee Solicitor / Solicitor’s Qualifying Experience post, to assist the Senior Officer for Legal Services and the University Secretary. The successful candidate will join the small, friendly team of staff within the Vice Chancellor’s Office, dealing with a wide range of legal and regulatory matters, for example dealing with student complaints, student misconduct and compliance with the requirements of the Higher Education Regulator, the Office for Students. The majority of legal cases are dealt with in-house and you may assist with litigation, contract and property matters. Also, advising University staff in relation to data protection, the Equality Act 2010, Freedom of Information, Subject Access Requests, drafting University policies and attending University Committees. The work is varied, interesting and rewarding.
Applicants will have a law degree or equivalent and ideally will have successfully completed or be studying the LPC or Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination. Applicants will have the ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with a range of audiences, as well as the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally. Professionalism, an enthusiasm to learn, attention to detail and meticulous record keeping are important skills for the role.
For informal enquiries, please contact the Senior Officer for Legal Services, Sally Merriman, on 0151 291 3478 or e-mail on merrims@hope.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 24th March 2023 by 5.00 p.m.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,662.00-£24,948.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 4BVCO3
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
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Paralegal / Trainee Solicitor / Solicitor’s Qualifying Experience roles across Liverpool Hope University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,662 - £24,948 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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