Equality and Human Rights Commission

About Equality and Human Rights Commission

Summary We are the Equality and Human Rights Commission. We stand up for freedom, compassion and justice in changing times. We do it by promoting and upholding equality and human rights ideals and laws across England, Scotland and Wales. Our work is driven by a simple belief; if everyone gets a fair chance in life, we all thrive. Job description Please note, within the organisation, this role is referred to as 'Senior Associate - Paralegal'. Within EHRC, Senior Associate refers to the grade of a role, rather than a Senior Associate role within a law firm. Working in the Litigation and Advisory team in our Legal Directorate, you will provide support to our lawyers working on equality and human rights litigation and advice. This role will also involve working on the Commission’s legal support projects which are currently focused on helping disabled and older people who have experienced discrimination while using, or attempting to use public transport and disabled pupils in relation to the provision of reasonable adjustments by schools and authorities. The project team assess applications for funding to assist in resolving complaints - including offering advice and help with correspondence, or providing funding for legal support. Knowledge, Skills and Experience/grade profile Please access the Knowledge, Skills and Experience and Grade Profile documents at the bottom of the advert for all of the criteria that you will be assessed on. Responsibilities Key elements of this role include * managing a caseload and competing priorities in assessing and evaluating case referrals * liaising with other teams including the coordination of project tasks and communications * liaising and communicating with members of the public, advisers and external lawyers * proofing of documents * arranging, co-ordinating and taking minutes of project meetings * keeping case management systems up to date and accurate, drawing off reports. Your work will be spread across assisting with the legal support projects but also supporting lawyers on other litigation outside of the projects spanning across all protected characteristics relating to the work, education and transport provisions of the Equality Act as required. To be successful in this exciting yet challenging role, you will have to have knowledge and experience of working in the legal system, conducting or assisting with the conduct of litigation and working on projects and project delivery. You will report to a legal Principal (a more senior solicitor) and will work independently when required or with minimal or no supervision depending on the task within agreed delegated limits and supervisory frameworks. Guaranteed Interview Scheme The Equality and Human Rights Commission is an accredited Disability Confident employer and as such, operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for candidates with a disability. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. If you tell us that you have a disability we can make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and, if you join us, to where you work and to your work arrangements. We offer disabled applicants the option of requesting that their application is considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). To be invited to interview or assessment under this scheme, you must show in your supporting statements that you meet the minimum criteria for the role. The minimum is 60% of the shortlisting score across all essential criteria, except when it has been exceptionally agreed that this percentage score be lowered. A request under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme does not guarantee you an interview or a job. At interview, the highest scoring appointable candidate will be offered the post. Should you wish to apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme or request a reasonable adjustment, please indicate this on your application form. Read more information about our Guaranteed Interview Scheme at www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/careers/guaranteed-interview-scheme If you would prefer to discuss this with us or require additional support, please contact us by email at [email removed]. Benefits Benefits The salary for this role is £ £29,738.28. Those joining us from with the Civil Service on a level transfer may be offered their current salary, where possible, and only where the requirements of our starting pay guidance are met. * A range of flexible working patterns * Annual leave entitlement of 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees), plus 8 Bank Holidays per year * Access to Civil Service Pension Scheme and partnership pension schemes * Employee Assistance Programme, and a range of employee wellbeing offerings * Season ticket loans * Employee Benefits Portal, including cycle to work, charity giving, gym discounts and employee retail savings * Payment of professional subscriptions * Favorable enhanced parental leave options * Mental Health First Aiders * Access to Civil Service Learning and a range of comprehensive * Learning and Development options * Access to Civil Service Jobs portal Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Selection process details How to apply Please complete the application form and return to [email removed] before midnight on the closing date. No applications will be accepted after the closing time. Alternative accessible versions of the application form are available upon request. The application form asks you to provide evidence of how you meet the core skills of leadership, delivery management and stakeholder engagement to the appropriate level, as outlined in the generic grade profile below. You are also asked to provide a statement on how you meet the professional skills for the role, also provided below. Please send your application in the original Microsoft Word format. An electronic/e-mail signature will be accepted. Please see the application form for our postal address should you be unable to email your application. Alternative accessible versions of our application literature is available upon request. Please indicate on your application form if you wish to apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme or request a reasonable adjustment. If you have a disability which requires an adjustment or a requirement for additional support please contact us at [email removed] The application form also includes a diversity monitoring section which we encourage all our applicants to complete to assist us in meeting our equality objectives. This form will be treated in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and will only be used as part of the selection process in instances where it is legitimate to take positive action. Interview dates and location Interviews will take place at the end of February, in Manchester. Please note that dates and locations are subject to change. Selection process If there is a high volume of applicants, an initial sift may take place on the core skill of leadership /delivery management/ stakeholder/engagement or professional skills. If this takes place this means the recruiting panel will only sift on a core skill. Following the shortlisting, a variety of assessment methods may be used including psychometric assessment, competency based interview, technical interview and practical exercises such as presentation, in-tray exercise etc. Full details will be available to successfully shortlisted candidates. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Reserve List * Those applicants who meet the benchmark agreed by the panel and who are not offered a vacancy at this time, will have the opportunity to take a place on the reserve list for a period of 12 months. This means that during this time if there are any vacancies of the same nature, offers will be given on merit to those on the reserve list. Nationality requirements Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non-EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available GOV.UK website Working for the Civil Service * Please note this post is not regulated by the Civil Service Commission. * The Commission embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must pass basic security checks. Further information Continuous employment If you're employed by a non-departmental public body (NDPB) and/or by the Civil Service, applying for a job at the Commission will involve a change of employer and you may break the statutory rules on continuity of employment. By moving to the Commission from the Civil Service or an accredited NDPB you will retain your continuous service for the purposes of pension and compensation only. The Commission offers roles on flexible working patterns wherever possible. This includes making roles available on a part time basis, considering alternative working hours or flexible working locations. If you are applying on this basis, please indicate this on your application. All appointments will be on merit, and requests for flexible working will not be taken into account during the selection process. https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/about-us/careers Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Apply and further information Contact point for applicants Job contact: Name: [email removed] Email: [email removed] Recruitment team: Email: [email removed]

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