Our client, a leading and well-respected law firm within the Lincolnshire area, is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join their Spalding office.
You’ll be a key member of the legal team, interacting with clients, undertaken administrative and legal secretarial tasks and conducting legal research.
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As Paralegal, your tasks include:
1. Providing legal advice to a range of clients, including the negotiation and drafting of documentation.
2. Carrying out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client.
3. Assuming responsibility for important elements of the work that are handled by a designated Partner/Associate.
4. Operating effectively with clients and their professional and financial advisers.
5. Working under the direction of a Partner/Associate and receiving assignments with specified objectives.
6. Proactively developing new business opportunities from internal cross-referrals, existing clients and other professionals.
7. Management of Client/matter files.
8. Meeting agreed targets for chargeable time, fee income generated, billing and fee collection.
We’re looking for someone who has:
9. A strong desire to learn and widen knowledge.
10. An ability to act independently to a reasonably high level, but also to work with more experienced Partners, Associates and Fee Earners on more complex and specialised matters as required.
11. Experience of building relationships with both new and existing clients and professionals including a natural ability to promote marketing and business development initiatives in a dynamic way.
12. Good communication skills in order to explain legal matters clearly to clients.
13. Discretion and the ability to respect client confidentiality.
14. A structured manner to ensure completion to a high standard.
15. Solid organisation and time management skills.
16. Experience of working in a team and the ability to develop relationships with colleagues.
17. Proven attention to detail and drafting skills.
If you’d like to apply for this Paralegal position, contact Simon on 01733 306030 or email simon@coulterelite.co.uk