FT & DC WALLACE EXECUTRY AND COURT PARALEGAL
Due to a planned business expansion, we have an opportunity for a highly motivated Paralegal trained in Accident Claim work, Court work and Executry, Wills and Trusts to operate in a well established local Solicitors Practice in Leven, Fife. You will have the opportunity to handle your own case load with appropriate support in a friendly environment.
For interview please telephone Mr. David Ritchie, 01333 423804
Friday, 22 January 2010
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
LATEST ON REGISTERED PARALEGAL SCHEME
The Society would like to bring you up to date with proposals which will affect you with regard to the new Registered Paralegal Scheme which is due to take effect from Spring/ Summer 2010.
The following proposals have been put forward for consultation:-
TRANSITION- STAGE 1
Strathclyde University Paralegal Graduates who have been members of the SSP for two years or more and who satisfy all other entry criteria in respect of the scheme
(see Law Society “ Registered Paralegal paper 1 / Sect. 12 – Transitional Arrangements ) will be eligible for admission to the scheme as having fulfilled those requirements under their SSP membership and will be admitted to the scheme under “Transition – Stage 1 “
The SSP will shortly be writing to members who are in this category , for permission to forward their details to The Law Society and The SPA to enable them to be admitted as a collective.
TRANSITION –STAGE 2
SSP members who do not meet ALL of the admissions criteria, but feel they already meet the standards which the Registered Paralegal Scheme seeks to set, will be able to apply for registration under “ Transition – Stage 2” and each application will be considered on it’s individual merit.
ENTRY – FULL ROUTE
Following this transitionary period, entry to the Registered Paralegal Scheme will be via the “Full Route” and those wishing to enter the scheme from that point onwards will require to hold a “formally recognised and assessed qualification” ( see Law Society Paper 1 Sects 15/ 16 ) as a required basis of entry and will enter the scheme as a “trainee registered paralegal” for a period of time.
CLT, The University of Strathclyde and the SSP are backing these proposals and would urge all SSP members and past University of Srathclyde paralegal graduates to complete the consultation document which is currently on the Law Society website as this will have an impact on how the scheme will evolve.
PHASE 1 of the scheme will primarily be concerned with getting members on board and setting up a standing committee to represent the new profession.
As the standing committee will include a representative of the SSP we would invite interested parties to contact us before the end of January 2010 in this regard.
PHASE 2 of the scheme will look at the possibility of higher rights for qualified paralegals and the specialist status of those having undertaken a period of intensive graduate level study in a particular area of law. We would therefore be seeking recognition on your behalf of a higher status of membership and similar recognition to the specialist accreditation accorded to solicitors practising primarily within those specialisms.
We hope that this information is useful and we shall keep members informed. In the meantime should you have any further queries then please contact the Society of Specialist Paralegals on 0141 225 6700. The full final consultation paper can be viewed at www.lawscot.org.uk/paralegals
The full final consultation paper can be viewed at www.lawscot.org.uk/paralegals
The following proposals have been put forward for consultation:-
TRANSITION- STAGE 1
Strathclyde University Paralegal Graduates who have been members of the SSP for two years or more and who satisfy all other entry criteria in respect of the scheme
(see Law Society “ Registered Paralegal paper 1 / Sect. 12 – Transitional Arrangements ) will be eligible for admission to the scheme as having fulfilled those requirements under their SSP membership and will be admitted to the scheme under “Transition – Stage 1 “
The SSP will shortly be writing to members who are in this category , for permission to forward their details to The Law Society and The SPA to enable them to be admitted as a collective.
TRANSITION –STAGE 2
SSP members who do not meet ALL of the admissions criteria, but feel they already meet the standards which the Registered Paralegal Scheme seeks to set, will be able to apply for registration under “ Transition – Stage 2” and each application will be considered on it’s individual merit.
ENTRY – FULL ROUTE
Following this transitionary period, entry to the Registered Paralegal Scheme will be via the “Full Route” and those wishing to enter the scheme from that point onwards will require to hold a “formally recognised and assessed qualification” ( see Law Society Paper 1 Sects 15/ 16 ) as a required basis of entry and will enter the scheme as a “trainee registered paralegal” for a period of time.
CLT, The University of Strathclyde and the SSP are backing these proposals and would urge all SSP members and past University of Srathclyde paralegal graduates to complete the consultation document which is currently on the Law Society website as this will have an impact on how the scheme will evolve.
PHASE 1 of the scheme will primarily be concerned with getting members on board and setting up a standing committee to represent the new profession.
As the standing committee will include a representative of the SSP we would invite interested parties to contact us before the end of January 2010 in this regard.
PHASE 2 of the scheme will look at the possibility of higher rights for qualified paralegals and the specialist status of those having undertaken a period of intensive graduate level study in a particular area of law. We would therefore be seeking recognition on your behalf of a higher status of membership and similar recognition to the specialist accreditation accorded to solicitors practising primarily within those specialisms.
We hope that this information is useful and we shall keep members informed. In the meantime should you have any further queries then please contact the Society of Specialist Paralegals on 0141 225 6700. The full final consultation paper can be viewed at www.lawscot.org.uk/paralegals
The full final consultation paper can be viewed at www.lawscot.org.uk/paralegals
Friday, 11 December 2009
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR RISK/INSURANCE/PI role at North Lanarkshire Council
See our JOB ZONE for your last chance to apply for this paralegal post with North Lanarkshire Council.
Monday, 7 December 2009
CONSULTATION ON REGISTERED PARALEGAL SCHEME NOW LIVE
The next stage of the Law Society of Scotland Consultation on the Registered Paralegal Scheme is now live. SSP members should look out for an email from the SSP in the coming week. The Consultation Document can be viewed at www.lawscot.org.uk/paralegals
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
BOOK NOW FOR DECEMBER INTAKE- DISTANCE LEARNING SPECIALIST PARALEGAL QUALIFICATIONS
Combat the winter blues by furthering your career and booking on to our December intake - Specialist Paralegal Qualifications. See our website at www.paralegaldistancelearning.co.uk or call 0141 225 6700 for further information and speak to our friendly paralegal team!
NEW VACANCY POSTED FOR PERSONAL INJURY/INSURANCE PARALEGAL
See our Job Zone for a new opportunity for a Personal Injury/Insurance/Risk Paralegal with North Lanarkshire Council. Good Luck!
Friday, 30 October 2009
CONGRATULATIONS TO 190 NEW SPECIALIST PARALEGALS
On Tuesday, 27th October 2009, 190 newly-qualified paralegals graduated. Over 50 of these graduates received their certificates at the prestigious Barony Hall, the University of Strathclyde. Congratulations! The Specialist Paralegal Qualification is proving more popular than ever despite the challenging economic climate and paralegals will undoubtedly play a huge role in leading us out of recession.
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