Overview
Our client is a multi-award-winning firm, with a client-focused and friendly approach. They are experts in commercial and personal legal matters and are now seeking a Paralegal to provide legal support to the department fee earners and deal directly with clients
Salary: £25.3k
The Role
1. Conduct meetings with clients, take instructions and advise where appropriate.
2. Draft correspondence, documents and forms.
3. Carry out legal research and produce findings for other fee earners and/or clients.
4. Prepare bundles for conferences and court hearings and all other necessary admin support and assistance to other fee earners.
5. Work as a team with other fee earners, the rest of the department and the firm as a whole.
6. Be aware of, and keep up to date with, relevant developments in law and practice.
7. Act in a cost-effective, efficient manner and in accordance with office procedures.
8. Assist Compliance Officer for Legal Practice with regulatory duties
The Person
9. LLB in Law
10. Keyboard and ICT, including use of case management systems.
11. Communication (verbal and written).
12. Common sense and initiative.
13. Organisation and team-work.
14. Ability to prioritise.
15. Honesty, integrity and confidentiality.
16. Accuracy.
17. Professional and helpful approach.
18. Willingness to adapt to change.
19. Flexibility.
20. Ability to work under pressure.
21. Confidence and enthusiasm.