Why join Nelsons?
Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with experts in Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.
We look to empower our clients, to give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through complex legal issues they face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.
The role
Nelsons has one of the leading Private Client teams in the East Midlands and is seeking to recruit an experienced Paralegal to work alongside our team of Lawyers at our Derby office. The work will have a focus on Private Client work with an emphasis on Wills and Probate.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills in a diverse and challenging role. As well as taking instructions from and providing assistance to the fee earners in the preparation of clients' cases, you will also build your own caseload. The role will include preparing documents and forms, and meeting with new and existing clients.
To excel in this role, great client care skills are a must and candidates will need to have excellent file management and organisational skills, have the ability to communicate effectively and be naturally inquisitive with an understanding of legal principals and current legislation.
We want to empower our clients so you'll need to be passionate about giving people a voice, fighting for them and steering them through the complex legal issues they face.
With a defined vision and culture of working together to achieve, we are looking to recruit people who have a can-do attitude to be part of our journey.
As part of this role, you'll be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits.
The extras:
* 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase
* Healthcare cash plan
* Travel benefits
* Pension
* Well-being programme
* Discounts on selected legal service
* Hybrid Home/Office Working
With a defined vision and growth plan on track, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people who have a can-do attitude to be part of our journey and vision.