Following the announcement CILEX was has introduced a new ‘CILEX Chartered Paralegal’ qualification genealogical and probate research services firm Fraser and Fraser staff are amongst the first to have gone through a pre-approval process to become qualified.
The firm says it was part of a cohort to have gone through the pilot and are among the first to be qualified;
“Fraser and Fraser are deeply dedicated to ensuring our case managers and assistants are qualified and adhere to all relevant regulations. We maintain a strong commitment to the in-house training of our staff, which is fundamental to ensuring the professionalism and client care within our firm.”
says Neil Fraser.
Changes to the CILEX Charter and bye-law approved by the Privy Council last week have created the title of CILEX Chartered Paralegal, recognising individuals who can demonstrate they have worked in a legal role for over five years and show extensive legal knowledge and competence across key duties and behaviours. Chartered status will ‘promote public confidence in the delivery of legal services and justify commensurate charging rates’ say CILEX with the use of the word ‘Chartered’ deliberate as it is a title which holds ‘credibility’ with the public providing reassurance around the standards to which their work is held.
Fraser and Fraser say the firm’s staff represent a quarter of all CILEX Chartered Paralegals who were enrolled in the pilot, and says it is ‘setting a new standard of excellence and ensuring that its clients receive the highest level of expertise’ by having a significant number of CILEX Chartered Paralegals and CILEX Paralegals.
“In order to become a CILEX Chartered Paralegal, our staff have had to complete a detailed application and thoroughly interviewed with a CILEX assessor demonstrating how they meet the required competences and behaviours, supported by a referee who validates the information provided, including; gaining sufficient practical experience in a legal role, and demonstrating a commitment to professional development and ethical standards.”
explains Fraser, adding
“Our significant number of CILEX Chartered Paralegals underscores our dedication to providing clients with the most qualified and trustworthy professionals,” stated Neil Fraser, “and while we are immensely proud of this achievement, we sincerely hope that this leading example to professional standards will soon become the norm across the entire industry.”
Fraser and Fraser’s qualified staff have also been added to the public register of CILEX Chartered Paralegals and CILEX Paralegals which allows the public and employers to check the regulated status and qualification credentials of those holding a professional paralegal status with CILEX.
