Role | Paralegal
Practice Area | Dispute Resolution
Company | Top 500 Legal firm
Size | Circa 100 employees across 5 offices
Based | Hoddesdon
Offer | £25,000 - £28,000 per annum + benefits
We are currently working with a highly regarded firm based in Hoddesdon who are looking to hire a Dispute Resolution Paralegal on a full-time permanent basis.
The firm are ideally looking for someone with previous paralegal experience ideally with a background working within Litigation who is looking to progress their career.
Typical duties would include
* You'll be the first point of contact for new inquiries and will handle all aspects of file opening, including conflict checks and spreadsheet updates.
* Your role includes managing fee earner diaries, arranging appointments, and assisting with creating bundles and collating documents for legal cases.
* You will handle billing, manage the receipt of funds, chase clients for payments, and liaise directly with the Accounts department.
* You'll be responsible for chasing responses from external parties, including the court, barristers, and opposing solicitors.
The successful candidate
* Previous experience working in a similar role.
* A positive and mature demeanour, taking pride in your work and representing the firm's good name.
* A team player with a "can-do" attitude who is willing to go the extra mile to support colleagues.
* You will be risk-aware, know your limitations, and have a strong work ethic.
If this sounds like a position suitable for you and more information of the role, please click apply immediately or get in contact with Calum
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