Legal Intern

Job Description

1. To provide administrative support to the Director of Legal Services and all staff at Suffolk Law Centre (SLC), including typing, filing, photocopying, dispatching documents, opening and logging post, responding to correspondences via post and email, efficient handling of telephone enquiries, reception visitors, appointment bookings, ordering stationery etc.

2. To signpost and refer clients to other SLC legal advice services and/or to external advice agencies where required.

3. To input, update and maintain data held on the Case Management System including to document advice and casework and ensuring that it is compliant with the Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) standard and meets the criteria set out within the Legal Aid Contracts and funding agreements/requirements.

4. To assist the Director of Legal Services, Triage Officer (Legal Advice Clinic), Information Officer (Tackling Discrimination in the East Project) and other staff where required including holiday cover.

Job Requirements

• Students of 4th or 5th Year can apply for the legal intern.  
• Keeping all legal documents or correspondence organized and up to date.
• Gathering all documents, statements and evidence a lawyer will need for trial
• Scheduling meetings, appointments and interviews with clients, lawyers, witnesses and more
• Performing accounting and billing duties

Special Information

Qualified applicants should submit a resume with an application at pradip.thapa@gmail.com

Deadline is 30th June 2024 however, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

Duration:  6 months to 1 year