News & Events

Recruitment for a Paralegal – Employment, Debt and Immigration

Following the success of our first Paralegal we are now recruiting a Paralegal to support our Employment, Debt and Immigration Teams.  Due to the three specialisms the work will be varied.  Applicants ideally should have good knowledge of at least one of the specialisms and a willingness to develop their knowledge in the other areas of law.

Experience of working in a professional client facing service is essential as is the ability to relate to a wide range of clients, including managing their expectations.

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Recruitment for a Paralegal – Housing

Following the success of our first generic Paralegal we are now recruiting a dedicated Paralegal within our Housing Team.

Experience of working in a professional client facing service is essential as is the ability to relate to a wide range of clients, including managing their expectations.

The closing date and time for all applications is  Sunday 7th July 2019.

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Support Worker/Personal Navigator Financial Inclusion

Due to unforeseen circumstance we are having to re-advertise a post for a Support Worker – Personal Navigator (Financial Inclusion).

A position has become available for specialist worker to provide non-legal support to financially excluded individuals across North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire.  The ability to relate to a wide range of clients and manage their expectations is essential. Experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs is essential.

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Small Firm of the Year!

On Friday 26th April, we attended the Derby and District Law Society Annual Dinner which was a brilliant event again this year.

The evening was topped off with being named as Small Firm of the Year 2019! We are extremely grateful and thank President Ben Lawson and the DDLS Committee for the award!

Personal Navigator (Financial Inclusion)

A position has become available for specialist worker to provide non-legal support to financially excluded individuals across North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire.  The ability to relate to a wide range of clients and manage their expectations is essential. Experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs is essential.

The closing date and time for all applications is  4:30pm Tuesday 9th April 2019.

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Homelessness Prevention Worker vacancies

Two positions have become available for specialist workers to work with people who are facing homelessness who require support to sustain their private tenancies. The ability to relate to a wide range of clients and manage their expectations is essential. Experience of housing and debt work is desirable.

Please note: Each position has different catchment areas. Please ensure that you state the area that you are interested in covering on your application.

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Employment Tribunal Fees – Update

In July 2017 a decision of the Supreme Court abolished Employment Tribunal fees.  This means that anyone taking a claim to the Employment Tribunal no longer needs to pay a fee.

In addition, fees which have been paid either to issue a claim, or for a hearing, will be refunded by the government.  However, it is not clear yet what arrangements will be made for refunds.  When the arrangements are put in place, the Derbyshire Law Centre website will be updated with information about obtaining a refund.

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