Overview
Our client is seeking a full-time, permanent Paralegal to join their Litigation and Family team, with an immediate start available.
The successful candidate will work within a busy and supportive department, acting for individuals on a variety of matters, including family, civil, and commercial litigation. The firm offers extensive training opportunities and strongly encourages career progression and professional development.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
You will advise clients, with supervision where necessary, in areas including:
* Civil litigation matters
* Family law
* Commercial transactions
Other responsibilities include:
* Handling calls, taking messages, and reporting back to fee earners, including managing new enquiries
* Taking client instructions, providing updates to clients and third parties on case progression (in meetings, by telephone, and via email)
* General file administration and housekeeping
* Drafting initial emails, letters, court documents, and financial statements
* Meeting deadlines and contributing to monthly team financial targets
* Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions
* Supporting the training and development of junior colleagues
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Previous experience in civil litigation, family law, or commercial transactions
* Proven ability to manage responsibility and progress files independently where appropriate
* Strong technical skills with an innovative approach to problem solving
* Excellent client management experience and interpersonal skills
* Efficient file management and organisational abilities
* Strong client focus and a commitment to delivering high-quality service
* Drive, enthusiasm, and the ability to prioritise effectively
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Commercial awareness and sound financial management
* Flexibility, resilience, and commitment
Company Benefits
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Bonus schemes
* 20 days’ annual leave (increasing by one day per year up to 5 years), plus a generous Christmas/New Year closure
* Free city centre parking (subject to availability)
* Company pension scheme
* Free/subsidised legal services
* Career progression support and study leave (where agreed)
* In-house training and courses
* Departmental fee targets
Career Development
This role offers excellent prospects for career progression. The firm has a strong track record of training and promoting staff from entry level through to qualification, with opportunities for training contracts, CILEX qualification, and apprenticeships available to committed team members.
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00 (flexibility available for the right candidate).
Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.
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