Paralegal

Description:

The prime role of the Paralegal is to provide direct support to his/her fee earner(s) within the Private Client department to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency. This will include but will not be limited to the main responsibilities given below. The jobholder is expected to use a degree of self-management and initiative.

Company Benefits:

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Private medical cover
Contributory pension
Life assurance
Annual bonus scheme
Career development plans
Social events

Duties:

Undertakes fee earning work in own specialist area of private client trusts and wills
File creation
Generation of suitable client care correspondence
Raising enquiries with opposite solicitors, drafting finance documents, arranging for transfer of funds for the completion of transactions
Undertake on-line form filling requirements including Companies House forms
Prepares correspondence and documents (which may include transcribing digital dictation).
Administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the office manual.
Prepares mail and enclosures for despatch by post/email or fax
Demonstrates a willingness to be involved in matters outside of normal work, such as marketing
To ensure the confidentiality of all the Firm's and clients' documentation and information
To operate the Firm's Case Management System
Undertakes any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development
Undertakes other duties as from time to time is required
Assists the Business Law department generally as and when required

Essential skills, knowledge and abilities:

A recent Law graduate or someone who has completed their CILEX
Legal background with some experience in wills and trusts law
Good IT skills in relevant packages
Keeps up with Fee Earner's work production
Very good accuracy levels
Demonstrates a positive attitude
Communicates professionally with clients, agents and others involved in the conveyancing process, both on the 'phone and personally
Provides good customer care, responsiveness and attention to client service
Provides good levels of initiative and willingness to take on responsibility
Demonstrates a pro-active approach to work and clientsDesirable skills, knowledge and abilities:

Prior knowledge of Evolution or other case management systems
Knowledge of law / legal practice

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted