DHA Job's - Closing date 4th Jan 2013

Due to the expansion of our 2013 TAS contract, we are now in a position to commence our recruitment process for the following positions:

 

· TAS Supervisors/Deputy Supervisors – Specialist Housing/Debt

· TAS Housing Caseworkers/Solicitors

· Administration Officers

 

As per Kim’s note to all staff on the 7^th December, we will not be in a position to offer any posts until we know the outcome of the Face to Face tender which is due to be received in January 2013. Therefore, interviews will not take place until after this outcome is known.  Priority will be given to internal candidates and will not impact on any opportunities that may arise within the Face to Face department.

 

Should you have any questions in relation to the roles, please speak to Kim Miles or the HR Department.

TAS Supervisors/Deputy Supervisors – Specialist Housing/Debt

£22,500 - £23,500 • 40 hours per week (covering shifts on a rota system between 8.45am - 8.15pm, Monday - Friday and 8.45am - 12.45pm, Saturday) • Based in Derby

We are looking for experienced Supervisors and Deputy Supervisors to effectively motivate and develop staff within the Telephone Advice Service team. You will be required to guide staff, provide on-the-job training and sustain a good quality service, as well as providing legal advice and maintaining client files.

 

You should be a team player able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a high standard of work. You will ideally be an excellent relationship builder, having strong negotiation and communication skills. Furthermore, you must fulfill the 2013 Housing/Debt LSC supervisory standard and the Legal Competence standard.

 

In addition to the above, TAS Supervisors must have 3 years housing/debt case involvement, preferably with experience of casework supervision, and/or completion of supervisor training within the last 12 months; and TAS Deputy Supervisors must have minimum of 1 year housing/debt case involvement, preferably with experience of casework supervision and/or completion of supervisor training within the last 12 months.

 

TAS Housing Caseworkers/Solicitors

£21,000 • 40 hours per week (covering shifts on a rota system between 8.45am - 8.15pm, Monday - Friday and 8.45am - 12.45pm, Saturday) • Based in Derby

We are looking for experienced individuals to give specialist advice on the Community Legal Advice national telephone advice service, therefore, excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential, as is the ability to deal with people in difficult and pressurised situations.

You must have relevant experience of providing specialist advice in housing, however a full training and induction programme will be provided.

 

Administration Officers

£12,382 - £15,444 • 40 hours per week • Based in Derby

We are looking for experienced people to work within our business support team. This is a busy and varied role and your duties will include dealing with incoming calls and enquiries, providing a full administration support service to the casework teams, as well as providing a professional and welcoming front of house service.

 

Your high quality customer care skills will be complemented by your ability to deal with people in difficult and pressurised situations.

 

Please note we are sending the advertisement to you before it hits our website, therefore, should you require any information beforehand please contact the HR department.

 

To find out more, please visit www.dhadvice.org or email: hr@dhadvice.org

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Noon on Friday, 4th January 2013.

Don't forget the Linkedin Group

Make sure you visit the Linkedin Group, I update it with news stories, vacancies and info.  The more activity we can get, hopefully the more it will grow and we can attract employers etc.

Click here to go the group

The new Linkedin Group...

Today I created the new Linkedin Group.  We want to try and use this as a platform to encourage two way discussions, news stories and interaction with employers.

Visit the page, become a members and lets get using the resources.  Click here to visit the group

What can I do with a law degree

All about careers have launched their "What can I do with a Law Degree".  This is packed full of useful information that could be invaluable to you and your next steps.

Click to learn more

The LawWorks Student Conference is only one week away!

Join us at the University of Manchester on Saturday 10^th November to hear from a range of speakers from across the country about their pro bono experiences.  

Learn about new pro bono projects that you could launch at your university and hear from a variety of organisations that you could one day volunteer with.

This is a great opportunity to get inspired and to share your pro bono experiences with others. Students and academics from all over the country will be attending and this is a great opportunity to network!

To find out more and to register and pay for the conference, please follow this link:http://www.spbg.org.uk/studentregistration/index.php

Graduate Trainee Prison Officer

We have been contacted but NOMS (The National Offenders Management Service) as they have Graduate Prison Officer positions available.

The salary is highly competitive at £26,450 and there is extensive training.

To learn more and apply visit our website www.derby.ac.uk/careers and search Graduate Jobs.

Law Blog back online

Hi Everyone,

As some of you may know, I'm the new careers adviser for the School of Law and Criminology.  I'm sorry that the blog hasn't been too active over the last few weeks, I'll try and keep on top of this now although I wanted to check that this is something you still find useful?

I am really keen to hear your thoughts and suggestions: Do you use the blog?  Is this the best way of passing information?  Do you use Linkedin?  Would you prefer a Linkedin group?  This could perhaps include employers and be more interactive.

I want to ensure that we are offering services that you as students use.

Please e-mail directly on j.wheldon@derby.ac.uk

I look forward to hearing from you.

Jo Wheldon

Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2012/2013

Securing a vacation scheme is incredibly important - according to recent research by High Fliers, 51% of training contract vacancies are filled by graduates who have already completed a vacation scheme with the firm.

Check out the All About Careers vacation scheme applications hub and apply now.

Inner Temple: Careers at the Bar

The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, one of the four barrister Inns of Court of England and Wales, will be attending a number of events and law fairs across the UK this autumn.

We are holding 4 regional presentations in October as well as a reception on the North-Eastern Circuit in November.  These provide an opportunity for your students to talk to barristers and to find out more about life at the Bar.   

Scholarships
With a long-standing commitment to social responsibility, our ambition at the Inner Temple is to ensure that no one with the necessary talent is prevented from coming to the Bar solely due to financial need. The Inn intends to make scholarship awards to a total value of over £1,460,000 for 2013 course entry. Please note that the deadline for scholarship applications for the 2013-14 Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) across the 4 Inns is 2nd November 2012. Deadlines for scholarships for the law ‘conversion course’ (CPE/GDL) is 3rd May 2013.  You can find more information on our website by going to: http://www.innertemple.org.uk/, Prospective Members and Scholarships.

Pegasus Access Scheme
The Inner Temple, in association with over fifty participating Chambers, has recently launched a scheme to help ensure that all students have the opportunity to undertake a mini-pupillage. University students from under-represented backgrounds in the profession are invited to apply and if successful will be placed with one of the participating Chambers. Applications are currently open for the autumn round, and will close on 12th October 2012.  For more information please visit www.pegasus.me.

Guide to Becoming a Barrister 2013

The annual Guide to Becoming a Barrister, published by the Inner Temple, is now available covering:

• What is the inner temple?
• How do I become a barrister?
• How can I learn more?
• What type of financial assistance is available?
• What happens during my bar course?
• What happens after my bar course?
• Who should I contact for further information?

The Top Placement & Internship Employers 2012/13

RateMyPlacement has published its third annual Top 50 placement and internship employers as rated by students. The research is based on over 2,500 student-written reviews which document real-life experiences across many of the nation's most prestigious firms. New entries in the Top 50 table this year come from the entertainment and fashion sectors. Read more

Graduate Schemes -3rd years - R U ready to apply?

Graduate Scheme recruitment has started for traineeships starting in September 2013 - use Targetjobs.co.uk, Prospects.ac.uk or Milkround.com to search for employers that interest you, scheme details, application process & closing dates. NOTE: some schemes have closing dates as early as 30th September 2012, so start looking NOW.
Not sure if a graduate scheme is right for you - make an appointment to see a careers adviser to discuss your options

Jobs for Derby law graduates with the Staffordshire County Council

Staffordshire County Council have an exciting opportunity for 2- 4 law graduates to carry out front line regulation and enforcement as Claim Management Officers.

They are currently looking to recruit 2 – 4 Derby graduates to assist with a number of projects they are looking to complete in the next 6 months or so. They have previously employed local law students and graduates who we have been very happy with. Many of them have gone onto take permanent positions with them. They are based in Burton-upon-Trent.

They are looking to recruit people who would be willing to provide concise consumer advice (by email) in response to their very busy consumer-dedicated inbox. There may also be scope to provide telephone advice and also to work in the team which considers applications of new businesses wishing to provide claims management services.

More details can be found here: Claim Management vacancies

Alternatively contact Ailsa in the Student Employment Agency (SEA)

Closing date for applications (CV and covering letter) is Wednesday 5th September.

Graduate legal sector PA role, Nottingham

This is a great opportunitiy that might be of interest to a law graduate who is not planning to go straight on to the LPC.

Freeth Cartwright is a leading law firm with offices in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Manchester Birmingham, Stoke on Trent, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and London.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT
The salary for this role is £15,000
REF: GRACC

A vacancy has arisen for a graduate assistant to work for the Chairman at our Nottingham office. The duties will include general PA responsibilities together with supporting the qualified recruitment programme and assisting the HR Team generally.
Flexibility is essential as the successful candidate may be required to provide holiday cover to our London office from time to time.
The successful candidate must be of graduate calibre with strong academics and have excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge of MS Office. Attention to detail, the ability to prioritise and work under your own initiative is all essential. 
This role would ideally suit someone who is enthusiastic and has a willingness to learn. The role is a fixed term one year contract. Closing Date: 1 July 2012

More information about the vacancy can be found here.

Combine a career in law with the weather! Paralegal vacancy with the Met Office

A great opportunity if you fancy an interesting career as a paralegal with the Met Office, and a move to the South West. They are also offering the opportunity to study for the ILEX qualification.

Salary: Starting £20,400 and for exceptional candidates up to £23,280 + competitive benefits, including Civil Service Pension. Permanent, Full time (Part time considered) at Met Office, Exeter
Closing date for applications: 29 June 2012

More information can be found here: Paralegal vacancy at the Met Office

Self-awareness is absolutely vital for success!

Until you know what you have to offer employers, how can you convince them that they need you in their team? Although an impressive list of experience is vital, it's useless if you don't show employers the skills you have gained. That's where MySelf, LawCareers.Net's free self-analysis tool, can help…

 

Two of the biggest mistakes that candidates make in applications are not properly analysing their activities and achievements to demonstrate skills that employers want, and not telling employers about such achievements effectively. LawCareers.Net's MySelf tool is designed to solve the first problem and, in turn, make solving the second a matter of common sense.

Find out more about it and how to use here: MySelf

Young Lawyer Student Representative, September 2012

The 'Young Lawyer' magazine is looking to recruit a limited number of law students to represent Young Lawyer on campus. A big emphasis of the role will be on driving comment online and encouraging students to get involved in the new Young Lawyer website launching in May 2012. It will also involve ensuring the magazine is distributed to law students, collecting magazine registrations and relaying feedback on Young Lawyer.

This is an excellent opportunity for a law student to build on their CV and it is hoped that the chosen representative for Derby will become a central part of the Young Lawyer community by contributing to the magazine and website. The magazine will also be encouraging representatives throughout the year by running incentives and offering prizes.

They are hoping to fill the role in time for the beginning of the new academic year in September. 

Please contact me to get more information and a copy of the job description.

Paralegal vacancy - Sheffield

Paralegal vacany in Sheffield for Derby Law graduates seeking a first opportunity and a foot in the door!

The vacancy is as follows:

"We are a small firm of solicitors based in Sheffield City Centre, we are currently looking to recruit a part time paralegal to assist one of the senior consultants.
Salary to be discussed and agreed.
Hours and work patterns can be flexible.
This is an immediate start position.
Interested parties should apply with covering letter and CV.
We look forward to interviewing candidates soon."

The vacancy can be found here: Paralegal vacancy

Confidence in Job Hunting/CV's/Interviews Workshops

If you are a finalist/graduate then it's not too late to sign up for our 'Confidence in...' series of workshops running over the next two weeks. More details below:

Confidence in Job Hunting

This workshop is aimed at finalists and new graduates seeking their first graduate job opportunity.

Find the right graduate job for you and learn how to be an effective job seeker when using the web and social media applications such as Twitter and LinkedIn. Also learn how discover unadvertised vacancies via your own personal network and the hidden job market.

Confidence in CV’s and Online Applications

This workshop is aimed at finalists and new graduates seeking help with their CV and online graduate job applications.

Get help with putting together a targeted and professional looking graduate level CV or online application and personal statement.

Confidence in Interviews and Assessment Centres

This workshop is aimed at finalists and new graduates that require help and advice with how best to prepare for graduate level interviews and typical assessment centre activities.

You can book online here.

The latest training contract vacancies

If you are a Derby Law finalist/graduate please make sure you keep an eye on the latest training contracts:

Latest training contract vacancies

If you would help with your CV/application for a training contract then please contact me directly:

Simon Thompson

Derbyshire Constabulary Police Officer Recruitment - May 2012 

Derbyshire Constabulary will start recruiting police officers in May 2012, seeking to fill around 60 vacancies. They will be releasing 750 application packs. To obtain a pack you will need to do the following:

• Phone their recruitment line on 0300 122 5999. It will be open between 4pm and 8pm on May 9, 10 and 11 only, or until the limited number of forms run out, which may be earlier. Do not call before or after these times as the line will be closed.

• When you call the recruitment line, you will be asked a series of questions to check that you meet the national criteria to apply for a police officer vacancy. These questions are set out on thier website. If you cannot give the appropriate answer to any question then please do not call, they are unable to accept applications from people who do not meet these criteria. 
  
  Derbyshire Constabulary - Police Officer Vacancies 2012 

Event for students interested in a career at the Bar

The annual Question and Answer Day held by the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple will be held on Sunday 27^th May 2012 from 10am to 5pm. 

This event is open to all those interested in a career at the Bar who have not yet started the BPTC or joined an Inn of Court.  The event will consist of a series of workshops and seminars, providing an ideal opportunity for your students to gather information on the path to becoming a barrister.  The workshops will be followed by a drinks reception where students will have the opportunity to talk to practitioners in a more informal setting about life as a barrister.  

Admission to this event is free and refreshments will be provided.  However, students must book a place in advance.  A place can be booked through their website (www.innertemple.org.uk under ‘Prospective Members’ followed by ‘Forthcoming Events’).

Please contact your subject Careers Adviser, Simon Thompson (s.thompson@derby.ac.uk) if you have any further questions.