Paralegal/Family/Private Client
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-established law firm based in Oxford city centre providing legal services to a wide range of local, national and overseas clients.
We support and advise clients on a range of personal matters including residential conveyancing, commercial property, wills and probate, divorce, family law and dispute resolution. Our teams are committed to helping our clients through what can be for some a difficult and often stressful time in their lives and we aim to provide them with professional, approachable support.
We are looking for the right person who wants to pursue a career in the law. As a paralegal working within the private client and family team, you will be supporting our fee earners with a wide variety of matters. We offer a great working environment, with a small, friendly team of legal professionals and support staff.
Responsibilities
You should be dedicated to providing an outstanding service to clients, able to take initiative to develop your understanding and legal knowledge in practice. You will learn to handle client matters from start to finish, under supervision, which will involve drafting documentation, taking and dealing with client enquiries and also other solicitors, the courts, barristers chambers, estate agents and other professionals.[Be specific when describing each of the responsibilities. Use gender-neutral, inclusive language.]
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Qualifications
Desired skills:
· good academic background to first degree level
· good verbal and written communication skills
· excellent IT literacy and skills in Microsoft 365, Outlook and be familiar with case management systems and online electronic forms
· be well organised and able to work under pressure when needed