Paralegal
Location: Manchester, UK
Job Purpose: This role involves working within a well-established law firm based at offices in Manchester, covering contentious and non-contentious legal matters primarily for clients of The Peninsula Group.
Job Overview: We are looking for a bright, confident, and enthusiastic team member who can assist solicitors with telephone and email communications, drafting, and legal administration. The successful candidate will gain exposure to commercial legal practice, working in a dynamic team covering a broad range of legal practices. A focus on remarkable client service and care is key for this role. The ideal candidate will have experience putting into practice their excellent communication skills (face-to-face, telephone, written text, and email).
This position also presents a fantastic opportunity for anyone who aspires to qualify as a solicitor in the future.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
1. Handling client enquiries and converting cases into fee-paying instructions.
2. Supporting fee-earning solicitors with their varied caseloads, assisting with applications, documents, and bundles.
3. Assisting the firm in discharging its regulatory obligations, primarily in respect of Client Care.
4. Working proactively to assist in the creation and maintenance of files, system notes, minutes, and diaries.
5. Collaborating with the team to continually improve customer experience.
What You Bring to the Team:
1. A sound academic background.
2. Experience in a customer-focused environment and a track record of excellent performance.
3. A positive team ethic and business development focus.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Why Join Our Team? This is a particularly interesting and varied role working in a friendly and supportive team within a fast-growing law firm. Every day will be different, and your professional skills will be tested and developed over time. You will be helping your colleagues while gaining hands-on experience and fantastic opportunities for advancement.
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