Details:
- Salary: £20,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Yeovil Somerset
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
My client is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Dispute Resolution/Civil Litigation Paralegal to join their growing team in Yeovil, Somerset.
This would be an ideal role for a Law Graduate with some previous experience of working within a law firm and litigation.
Education & Professional Qualifications required:
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs A – C (Grades 4 and above)
• A Levels preferred
• Law Degree advantageous
Professional Experience required:
• Administration / office experience required
• Previous experience of working in a law firm preferred
• Litigation knowledge advantageous
Personal Skills & Qualities:
• Polite and confident telephone manner
• Excellent client care / customer service skills
• A genuine interest in Law
• Friendly and helpful team player
• Well organised with ability to prioritise workload
• A good level of spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to work accurately with good attention to detail
• Able to use all Microsoft Office packages with good typing skills
• Motivated independent worker
• Good time management
• Drive to learn and expand legal knowledge
Summary of the role:
• Dealing with new enquires
• Dealing with file openings including AML checks and ensuring all information is inputted into case management system (Liberate) and ensuring monies paid on account
• Handling accounts matters on client files, invoicing and funds transfers
• Ensuring files are closed regularly and sent to deeds storage
• Covering reception as/when required
• General administrative support to the Litigation department
• Photocopying, filing, archiving
• Fee earner support
• Managing correspondence out and in with clients
• Typing of letters, documents and forms
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.
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