Registrar/ Lawyer, Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber)

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

Yesterday

Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Legal
London

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You must be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEx with post-qualification public law experience. Strong decision-making, service management, and communication skills are essential.
You will manage cases, provide legal advice, assist judges, conduct research, respond to queries, collaborate with colleagues, and deliver training while ensuring efficient case progression.

Requirements

Solicitor or barrister qualified to practise in England and Wales (i.e. having completed training contract or pupillage), or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (eligible where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the GDL/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved) at CILEx Level 6*, in all of the seven foundation subjects in law).
Post qualification experience with good working knowledge of public law and procedure.
You will be asked to provide a CV during the application process in order to assess any demonstrable experience, career history and achievements that are relevant to the role.
You will be required to provide evidence of the following behaviours:
Making Effective Decisions
Delivering at Pace
Managing a quality service
Communicating and Influencing
Candidates invited to Interview:
Please note that interviews will be carried out in person in London.
Candidates invited to interview will be required to undertake a situational legal skills judgement test. The following legal professional skills will be assessed:
Produces sound analysis using secure legal research
Maintains relevant and up to date legal knowledge and skills
Has reliable legal judgement and understands legal risk
The interview will assess both technical legal skills (situational legal skill questions) and Behaviours and Strengths from the Success Profiles framework.
Prior to appointment, candidates will be asked to provide a copy of their legal qualification certificate. You will be asked to bring this with you to interview.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Making Effective Decisions
Delivering at Pace
Managing a Quality Service
Communicating and Influencing
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Situational questions at interview to test legal professional skills
Situational questions at interview to test legal professional skills
Situational questions at interview to test legal professional skills

Responsibilities

Promote and practise active case management, to ensure that cases are progressed consistently, efficiently and in accordance with the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 or other relevant rules with a view to minimising delay and reducing outstanding caseload.
Provide clear, prompt and accurate legal and procedural advice to judges giving weight to appropriate issues and key authorities.
Manage interlocutory and case management issues for the effective conduct of a case, either at the request of judges or on their own initiative, including the exercise of delegated judicial functions.
Provide appropriate advice on practice and procedure to the Chamber President, Upper Tribunal Judges and Tribunal users, including appellants and legal professionals.
Dealing with procedural and other issues raised by administrative staff.
Promote and practice proactive case management to ensure that cases are progressed consistently and efficiently in accordance with the overriding objective contained in the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 or other relevant rules with a view to minimising delay and reducing outstanding cases.
Maintain an accurate overview of all legal issues relevant to the work of the UTAAC, including identifying cases raising linked issues and test cases.
Carrying out efficient and proportionate legal and other research using relevant and up to date resources and taking into account applicable aspects of constitutional, public and human rights law.
Respond promptly to legal and procedural questions and queries from administrative staff, solicitors, counsel and litigants in person as appropriate.
Respond promptly to queries from the judiciary.
Maintain a dialogue and exchange of information with UTAAC Registrars, other stakeholders, other agencies and legal representatives.
Attending internal meetings with the President and Judiciary when requested.
Use knowledge of the legal issues specific to the caseload to carry out effective case management.
Maintain and develop specialist knowledge in relevant areas of law and public law generally, the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008, with a strong focus on continuous learning.
Identify developing trends in the caseload area.
Respond to consultations as to proposed procedural or legal changes affecting the work, where appropriate.
Attend in-house and external training courses to complete relevant continuous professional development requirements.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with other lawyers and caseworkers.
Work closely with the administrative staff to progress cases.
Work collaboratively across the UTAAC to continually develop more efficient means of achieving the goals of the Office.
Cover urgent work of other lawyers who are absent and, by agreement, additional work on a reciprocal basis.
To identify training needs, design and deliver training sessions for administrative colleagues on specific topic areas.
The UTAAC Registrars also assist the EAT Registrar and Registrar for the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) as required.
The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and to undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.
The post holder will report to the Senior Registrar, Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber).
Located at the Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber), 5th Floor, 7 Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane, London, although regular and routine working from other locations may be expected.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Registrar/Lawyer position?

The salary range for this position is £58,847 - £66,670.

Where is the position located?

The position is based at the Royal Courts of Justice, Rolls Building, London, EC4A 1NL.

What type of contract is being offered?

The contract type is permanent.

What are the working hours for this job?

The position requires a commitment of 37 hours per week.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be a qualified solicitor or barrister eligible to practice in England and Wales, or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with relevant qualifications.

Is there a specific experience requirement for applicants?

Yes, post-qualification experience with a good working knowledge of public law and procedure is required.

Will there be an interview process?

Yes, candidates who are invited to interview will undergo a situational legal skills judgment test and an assessment based on various behaviors and strengths.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include access to a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, annual leave, public holidays, access to learning and development, and flexible working options.

What is the expected start date for the interviews?

Interviews are expected to take place in late November 2024.

Is a criminal record check required for this position?

Yes, successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet the security requirements for the position.

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

We're responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales.

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