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FISH4JOBS

Salary

From £30,000 to £33,000 per year + To £33,000

Location

Cardiff

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Our clients Regulatory team based in Cardiff act for numerous clients in relation to fitness to practice investigations.

They are currently seeking a Case Supervisor to join this team to assist in the handling of fitness to practice cases involving midwives and nurses. The position is suitable for a NQ -2 years qualified Solicitor, or a qualified Legal Executive (ILEX ).

The successful candidate will be expected to work with and provide supervision to a paralegal, and to fulfil the role of a Case Supervisor. This position is a full time position based in the Firm's Cardiff office.

JOB PURPOSE

Manage a caseload of fitness to practice cases involving midwives and nurses. Includes: preparing case investigation plans, taking and drafting witness statements, drafting charges, working to strict time and quality standards.

To provide clients with high a quality legal service

KEY DUTIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS (COMPETENCIES)

- Preparing case investigation plans

- Supervising one or more paralegals within the team.

- Working under the supervision of a senior case supervisor

- Drafting witness statements - often over the telephone and sometimes in person

- Shows sensitivity in handling witnesses

- Uses a bespoke case management system

- Drafting charges against midwives and nurses

- Working to strict time limits

- Working to strict quality standards

- Maintaining and Updating Management Information

KEY MEASURES

Work to client's expectations particularly in terms of quality and timeliness.

a) Fee earning:-

- Meeting time recording and billing targets.

- Drafting documentation such as witness statements as appropriate

b) Non fee earning:-

- Supervision of one or more paralegals

- Ensuring that documentation is raised on a timely basis

- Management of files, file reviews, MBRs etc

- Appropriate record keeping eg Lexcel

DIMENSIONS

Required to carry out routine work.

Work closely supervised and checked on a daily basis by a senior case supervisor.

Required to achieve an annual cost target

Required to undertake an annual number of chargeable hours

Training will be provided

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

-NQ -2 year qualified Solicitor or qualified Legal Executive (ILEX)

- Healthcare back ground desirable but not essential

- Some experience of regulatory work would be an advantage

- Some litigation experience is desirable

- Proven planning and organising ability - must be able to plan ahead organise own workload

- Care, accuracy and attention to detail

- Strong, sensitive communication skills are essential

- Must be a good team player

- Keyboard and IT skills

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