Paralegal - French Legal Services, Bury St Edmunds
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: 06 January 2026
Salary: To be discussed
Specific Hours: Our core office hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Flexible working options can be discussed
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Part-time
Closing Date: 16 January 2026
Salary: To be discussed
Specific Hours: Our core office hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Flexible working options can be discussed
Contract Type: Part-time, Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 09 January 2026
Salary: Depending on experience
Specific Hours: Our core office hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - flexible working options can be discussed
Specific Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Flexible working options can be discuss
Paralegal - French Legal Services, Bury St Edmunds
We are looking for a French speaking Paralegal to join us to provide Paralegal support toour fee earners in the French Legal team, as well as managing your own caseload.
What you will be doing:
* Drafting legal documentation, including Wills and legal opinions
* Taking on responsibility for much of the day to day running of appropriate property related matters
* Chase / liaise with clients and other parties, such as Estate Agents, for key information if necessary
* Liaising with clients and dealing with queries as appropriate and arranging appointments as appropriate
* Undertake and assist with report writing in relation to properties for clients
* Prepare forms and paperwork as necessary
* Maintaining direct contact with own clients and those with other lawyers, including face to face meetings, telephone calls, emails and letters.
* Use legal knowledge and skills to take instructions from clients and provide reasoned and considered advice, specific to the particular needs of the clients
* Dealing with new enquiries from potential clients
* Prepare forms
* Schedule all key dates and reminders on case management system
* Check to-do list daily and action/notify fee earner
* Use initiative to progress matters as appropriate
* Organise instructions
* Other casework assistance as requested
* Take instructions and / or messages from clients
* Maintain an efficient diary system using outlook/case management system highlighting milestone dates on each matter.
* Discuss issues within the team in order to develop self and others within the team
Knowledge, skills and experience required
* High level of fluency in both spoken and written French and English is essential
* Experience of French law and English law is preferred
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate by telephone or face to face with internal and external clients
* Ability to listen and explain legal concepts to clients with clarity
* Good organisational skills
* Strong team playing skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Methodical approach
* Courteous and efficient telephone manner
* Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills
* Ability to display empathy to clients
* Flexible approach, working with other members of the team when necessary
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