We are seeking a client focussed and enthusiastic Paralegal to join our family team. The successful candidate will work as a paralegal to provide support to other fee earners in the team and to undertake administrative tasks and fee earning duties and ensure effective and efficient performance of tasks allocated on any case in accordance with the firm's high standards and reputation.
Responsibilities
* Running own case load of appropriate cases.
* Handling new client enquiries and recording the details and following up.
* Working with other fee earners on existing cases and undertaking tasks assigned to include taking client's statement or instructions, preparation of documents including briefs to Counsel or instructions to experts or applications to court.
* Dealing with straightforward directions appointments at court where appropriate.
* Dealing with the issue of proceedings or applications and being familiar with the court portals.
* Assisting with administrative support for fee earners.
* File maintenance, electronic/paper filing of documents and communications, opening and closing files in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures, preparation of bills and slips in accordance with the firm's accounting practice, preparation of bundles for court/experts/counsel and delivery electronically or in person as required and all other administrative requirements.
* Attending team or firmwide meetings or such internal or external training as required.
* Work diligently complying with the professional standards as defined in the Office Manual and by the SRA, Lexcel, the CQS and the Legal Aid Agency.
* Ensure all information regarding the firm, its clients and their business is kept strictly confidential.
* Wherever possible, utilise available software to provide a quality, cost effective and efficient service to clients
* Take responsibility including proactively participating in activities to ensure your personal development is maintained including keeping up to date with the changes in the area of law in which you practice.
* Understand the firms marketing strategy, contribute to business development initiatives, including networking and attend and positively represent the firm at industry events when appropriate.
* Any other such duties that will assist in the growth and development of the department/firm to support the effective operation of the business.