Are you looking to work for a firm where expertise, professionalism, a meaningful work life balance and having fun come first?
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 focussed on not only our clients but the development and success of all our staff. As an equal opportunity’s 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 & 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 confidential nature of the environment
* Understands requirements under Data Protection Act
Benefits
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health and Wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Health Cash Plan
* Bonuses
* Annual Pay Reviews
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Performance bonus
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Banbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Legal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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