Paralegal - Corporate
Business Unit - Corporate
The Vacancy
We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Corporate. You will provide an important link between the client and the firm, having some responsibility for aspects of file management, under supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
* Undertake fee earning tasks to assist with running of a caseload under the supervision and management of qualified lawyers and carry out simple, routine tasks
* Draft legal documents using appropriate precedents and templates which address all relevant legal and factual issues and accurately reflect the client’s instructions
* Undertake effective legal research, using appropriate methods and sourcing, presenting the results accurately and clearly
* Highlight and escalate any issues to qualified lawyers
* All administrative duties associated with this role
* Support fee earners to prepare for BD & marketing activities
* Time record all work and work towards a fee earning target set
* Work towards personal objectives, recording progress within About Me and input into procedural changes, making suggestions for improvement and efficiencies. Take ownership of projects where appropriate
Skills, Experience and Attributes:
Desirable
1. Legal qualifications - LLB or CILEx