The role would be a good opportunity for the right candidate to gain a wide level of experience across a number of legal disciplines. The main roles and responsibilities will be to support fee earners in the firm in many aspects of their caseload, including but not limited to:
1. General file management including the opening of files, initial correspondence, e.g., Terms of Business, AML documentation;
2. Preparation and drafting of routine correspondence, documents, letters, memoranda, attendance notes, other legal documents and precedents under supervision, e.g., Divorce cases, Financial cases, Immigration matters;
3. Undertaking research, preparing bundles for court;
4. Attending client meetings with the relevant Fee Earners, preparing attendance notes and generally managing the day-to-day administration of various types of legal matters in accordance with the departments’ protocols;
5. Liaising with clients, prospective new clients, professional colleagues, other parties and external contacts by telephone, email and letter, for work-related matters, marketing and business development;
6. Administrative aspects of the role may include filing, photocopying, file opening and closing, archive, account enquiries, updating and maintaining databases;
7. Follow and comply with agreed processes and procedures to ensure that client confidentiality is not breached;
8. Other duties as reasonably requested.
Candidate Specification
Paralegals are expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative and have a responsive and proactive approach to the work. Candidates should have:
1. Good communication skills;
2. Good administration skills;
3. Good IT skills.
Experience of private clients and/or immigration would be advantageous although not essential. Candidates will however be expected to demonstrate at the interview that they:
1. Are well organised;
2. Have good attention to detail;
3. Are proactive;
4. Are self-motivated.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Paralegal: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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