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PARALEGAL – CRIME – NOTTINGHAM
Bhatia Best are a leading firm based in the East Midlands who specialise in Criminal Defence, Family Law, Personal Injury, Public Law and Community Care.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our busy Criminal Defence Department at our Nottingham office.
JOB PURPOSE:
* Advise and represent clients.
* Maintain efficiency and profitability of the Department.
* Progress with a view to securing a Training Contract.
* Undertake fee earning responsibilities to support principal caseworkers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support senior caseworkers in progression and management of case files.
* Act as fee earner undertaking tasks delegated by senior caseworkers.
* Undertake legal research and drafting of proformas, court documents as necessary.
* Comply with SQM (Specialist Quality Mark) and all internal transaction criteria and procedures.
* Assist and participate with training initiatives taken by the firm.
* Act as “next friend” and promote training initiatives of new recruits and promoted staff.
* Comply with the firm’s Office Manual.
* Maintain client confidentiality and legal professional privilege.
* Actively promote office relations with clients, their families, and possible new clients.
PERSON PROFILE:
SKILLS: Confident demeanour, good oral and written communication, grasp of legal procedures, court protocol and rules of evidence, ability to record meticulously, ability to attract clients and referrals, cost awareness.
KNOWLEDGE: Law graduate and with successful completion/working towards LPC or SQE qualification.
EXPERIENCE: No prior experience envisaged. Initial step into private practice. Work within practice, industry supplemental to academic training. Computer or IT familiarity. Dealing with the public.
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 until 17:30 with one hour for lunch.
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