Location
Banbury Office
Category
Dispute Resolution
Job Type
Full time
We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Dispute Resolution team in our Banbury office.
This is an exciting position at our growing and ambitious law firm in the heart of England.
SE-Solicitors is consistently recognised as a high-ranking law firm in the Legal 500. The Dispute Resolution team has a particularly enviable reputation for all aspects of Dispute law.
We are a firm who put people first in everything we do, meaning we are focused on not only our clients but the development and success of all our staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with the equality laws, whilst promoting a good and harmonious working environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.
Job Role
This varied role is a fantastic opportunity to work within a friendly and approachable team, working with highly experienced Secretaries, Solicitors, and Directors.
Responsibilities of the role would include, but are not limited to:
* Assisting fee earners in a variety of contentious private client matters;
* Supporting the Dispute Resolution Fee Earners;
* Responding to new enquiries from potential clients by phone and email;
* Developing technical knowledge of private client matters;
* Working with experienced members of the team to continually develop expertise, progressing to handle estates with more complexity.
Knowledge And Skills
* Previous similar experience required – Essential;
* IT Skills – Essential.
Person Specification
* Works well as a member of a team;
* Pays attention to detail;
* Holds a flexible approach;
* Able to prioritise workload;
* Punctual, honest, and trustworthy;
* Excellent communication skills;
* Understands the confidential nature of the environment;
* Understands requirements under the Data Protection Act.
Benefits
* Company events;
* Company pension;
* Employee discount;
* Health and Wellbeing programme;
* On-site parking;
* Sick pay.
We would love to hear from you if this role is of interest.
To apply or find out more, please complete the form or email Carole Carbery, HR Director at ccarbery@se-solicitors.co.uk or call on 01295 204047.
Posted on January 7th 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr