Litigation Legal Assistant / Junior Paralegal
Coventry City Centre
Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and qualifications
About the firm:
Our client is a highly successful Lexcel and CQS accredited law firm who are listed on the Legal 500. Having almost doubled their workforce in the past 12 months, they are continuing to grow and thrive. There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join if you're looking to progress your career.
This a modern, forward-thinking firm who offer a high degree of support in the workplace, a modern, paperless working environment and commitment to training and development of all staff.
Social events and friendships are hugely important to them as well. They host quarterly social events to ensure their culture is one of fun and enjoyment, alongside hard work and achievement.
To encourage people from different departments to get to know one another in a more social setting, they also provide a free lunch for all staff on a regular basis, with an extended lunch break. and every year all staff are invited to a Christmas party night out, fully paid for by the firm with food, entertainment and hotel accommodation provided. A great night out as a big “thank you” for everyone’s hard work throughout the year.
What you’ll be doing:
The role will involve:
Supporting Litigation fee earners with their caseloads
Preparing bundles for court
Taking calls from/liaising with clients
Scanning, filing and dealing with post
Preparing client care letters
Basic drafting and preparing consent orders
Attending court to take notesSuitable Candidates will have:
Previous litigation experience, ideally on behalf of both individuals and businesses
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience of using a legal case management system
Degree level education essential
A desire to progress your career within litigation This is a full-time permanent job, working 9.00am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday. The role will be fully office based. Hybrid working will be accommodated once qualified.
Benefits include:
Free city centre parking
Social Activities throughout the year
Continued training and development (training contracts considered in the longer term for eligible employees)
Excellent career prospects
Company pension scheme
Your birthday off
Additional leave over the Christmas shutdown periodNote: Salary stated is given as a guideline, in line with market rate and will be commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge. Candidates should live within an easily commutable distance of Coventry city centre.
For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.
We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.
About Your Consultant
Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be!
Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.
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