Law Programme Coordinator

As part of our continued expansion into the sector, we are seeking to hire a new Law Programme Coordinator, who would be responsible for supporting 90 students on our programme and organising various events. Our current team includes recent graduates and those with experience up to Partner / Director level - all of whom share a passion for improving social mobility. This opportunity would suit someone with prior experience, or a graduate who has secured a Training Contract in 2023.

Key Information

Role: Law Programme Coordinator 

Location: London, Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle or Bristol

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm 

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 12 month contract (some flexibility if you have a Training Contract) 

Reporting to: Law Programme Manager

Salary: £23,000 per annum (£25,000 if based in London). In addition, all staff receive a £312 PA tax-free WFH allowance

Application deadline: 9am 29th April.

Early applications are encouraged as we may interview and/or appoint before the closing date. 

About the Role

Law Programme Coordinator: This individual will be responsible for delivering a dedicated programme of support for students interested in pursuing a career in the legal sector. 

Core delivery responsibilities for a Law Programme Coordinator will include: 

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Associates, supporting them to achieve their career goals
• Developing and delivering professional development­-focused support
• Individual and small group work with Associates 
• Supporting Associates when applying to work experience, vacation schemes and Training Contracts. 
• Helping students develop commercial awareness and employability skills, and building resources for our online platform.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with our university and employer partners. 
• Planning and delivering events and workshops with partners

Person Specification 

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment. 

The ideal candidate might be someone who has:

• Already secured a Training Contract or is looking to secure one within the next few years, or
• Completed a Law degree, their Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and/or the Legal Practice Course (LPC). 

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems 
2. Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a varied workload  
3. University degree (2:1 or higher) in any discipline, or equivalent experience
4. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently
5. Excellent communication skills and strong written English
6. Ability to engage and communicate confidently with undergraduates, corporate volunteers (mentors) and employers via phone, email, and in person

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process 
2. Knowledge of how law firms work and operate 
3. Strong negotiation skills and experience in roles requiring influence 
4. Experience working in the legal sector or law related roles

Values & Competencies

upReach upholds the following values:

• Perseverance
• Integrity
• Advocacy
• Aspiration
• Proactivity 

We are looking for candidates to display the following competencies during the application stages:

• Problem solving and decision making
• Planning and organising
• Collaboration
• Passion and motivation
• Communication skills

Please email your CV and a covering letter (in PDF format) to us at Recruitment@upReach.org.uk by 9am Friday 29th April 2022. In your covering letter, please explain your motivation for applying to this role, and why you are interested in working at upReach, giving further details about your interest and ambitions in the legal sector. 

If you have any questions about the role or application process, please reach out to us at Recruitment@upReach.org.uk. 

Please Note: upReach has a responsibility under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to ensure that, at the time of starting their employment, successful candidates have permission to work in the UK.