Legal Trainee
Justice Defenders University of London graduates are
invited to apply. In exceptional cases, released Paralegals with at least two
years of experience, who can demonstrate compelling reasons to be involved in
the program will be considered too. To be eligible, all paralegals shall
demonstrate to meet Justice Defenders standards for quality paralegal work,
ethics, and behaviour.
Legal Trainee will
possess:
Good knowledge of the law including
key practice areas
High intellectual, learning, and
research ability
Common sense and the ability to make
decisions and advise clients on the course of action which is considered to be
in the client’s best interest
Solid foundations for effective
communication
Willingness to work for the
defenseless and to recognize that all people should be entitled to equal
opportunities before the law
Ability to work in teams as well as
independently and with little supervision.
All applicants also have
to demonstrate:
A track record of good service with
Justice Defenders whilst in prison – candidates who have been involved in
disciplinary proceedings may still be considered, depending on the nature of
their cases
Alignment with the values and policies
of the organization as demonstrated by their conduct, work, and journey whilst
in prison
Motivation to develop themselves to
become self-sufficient individuals
A clear understanding and ratification
of the rights and duties of the Legal Traineeship Scheme (LTS)
All applicants must have been released prior to the
commencement of the traineeship and be available to report to the Justice
Defenders office on the agreed program start date.
Key Responsibilities
Personal
and professional development
Trainees will focus on building the required knowledge,
behaviours, and professional skills to boost their expertise and employability.
These will include:
Attending all onboarding and induction
activities
Learning about Justice Defenders,
including familiarising with its policies, values as well as all other relevant
aspects of the company
Learning new relevant work skills in
all areas of the company by attending in-house seminars and specialized
workshops;
Attending practical workplace training
to develop key interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills;
Building professional relationships
with colleagues and clients
Acquiring and practicing ICT and
digital skills;
Building employability skills such as
professionalism, interview skills, teamwork, CV writing, prioritization, quality
service delivery, and more;
Completing all tests, presentations,
assignments, and assessments.
Work experience
Most of the Trainees’ working hours will be dedicated to
developing solid work experience by contributing to the areas of Justice
Defenders they will be assigned to, including working in the legal practice
department, as well as undertaking other duties and projects as may be assigned
from time to time. Trainees will fulfill various practical tasks with a view to
developing a comprehensive set of transferable skills while meaningfully
contributing to Justice Defenders’s mission.
This will entail:
Shadowing Justice Defenders members of
staff as they carry out their daily duties
Engaging in refresher legal training
and work experience aimed at reinforcing previously acquired skills and
knowledge
Organising workflow, delivering
assigned work, and reporting to supervisors
Embedding knowledge in the company’s
various roles by putting new learning into practice under the supervision of a
Justice Defenders staff member.
How to Apply
