WSP Solicitors are a growing, Gloucestershire based legal practice, with offices in Stroud and Gloucester. The business has been providing legal services to the people of Gloucestershire for over 250 years. WSP specialise in a vast range of personal and commercial law.
WSP Solicitors are:
· Committed to the development of our staff.
· Focused on improving our technology and the ease of access to legal services, for our clients.
· Dedicated to building a positive, strong and inclusive working culture within the business.
What is on offer?
· Being a part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first.
· The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home.
· Salary based on experience and the value you can bring the firm. Including an Employee Pension Scheme.
· The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training. We invest in you, if you invest in us
· 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
· Birthday Leave - an additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
· A variety of employee benefits including; Life Assurance, Corporate Healthcare plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Bonus Scheme, Free Parking, Staff Incentive Scheme, Opticians Scheme, Staff Discounts and Christmas Saving Club.
The Role
Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Paralegal to provide excellent support to our Legal Practitioners in our Private Client Department, at both our Stroud and Gloucester offices. The role involves assisting with client liaison, preparing documents, and assisting with compliance and legal orientated tasks.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
On-board new clients by promptly taking enquiries and sending appropriate case management system documentation.
* Assist prospective clients by identifying their legal needs and organising appropriate next steps
* Completing Conflict of Interest searches
* Send instructions to the Client Services Team to open new matters
* Review client care documentation within SOS and finalise to send to clients if necessary
Prepare compliance for the Legal Practitioner to review and approve inc:
* Reviewing and scanning Source of Funds documents where necessary
* Maintaining an updated Risk Analysis and Matter Summary form
Paralegals are expected to complete legal tasks that support the progression of matters under the supervision of the Legal Practitioner. These tasks may include, but are not limited to:
* Reviewing incoming and drafting outgoing correspondence and legal documents
* Communicating with clients and third parties via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams
* Conducting legal research using the Legal Library and other relevant resources
* Completing transactions as appropriate e.g. Exchanges and Completions
* Allocating and processing incoming post using the Post Room script
* Assisting with disclosure exercises, including reviewing, redacting, and preparing documents
* Managing case files and ensuring accurate, up-to-date records are maintained in case management systems
* Monitoring compliance deadlines, such as limitation periods or procedural timeframes
* Handling routine correspondence with clients and third parties
Manage the matters finances as directed and reviewed by the Practitioner including:
* Completing posting slips, including matter expenses
* Drafting invoices
* Recording Chargeable and Non chargeable Time
Your Experience & Technical Ability
· Previous paralegal experience would be an advantage.
· Confident, proactive, team focussed,
· Flexible and adaptable to change whilst providing care and attention to detail to help deliver the best service to our clients.
· Being organised and able to use initiative are also considered pre-requites for this important role.
· Possess strong organisational and inter-personal skills and be IT proficient.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sabbatical
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gloucestershire GL5 3BJ