It's no secret that we're an ambitious firm, and our vision and culture truly reflect that. At the heart of this is an outstanding client experience, something that Womble Bond Dickinson prides itself on and has become well known for.
The Legal Solutions Centre (LSC) is an essential part of our business, comprising over 70 paralegals, lawyers, project managers, data analysts, and client coordinators. They utilize flexible resourcing and time-saving technology to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services for a range of large-scale projects.
Our dedicated Paralegal Team is now seeking a Paralegal to join their Litigation Support & Commercial Projects Team (or as we call it, LSC Pro) in our Plymouth office.
This team specializes mainly in disclosure tasks using the latest legal technology and AI. You would work on a variety of matters, including the strategic resolution of litigated consumer claims brought against our clients. The team is also regularly engaged to conduct initial reviews of documents for other purposes.
So, what are we looking for?
To be successful in this role, you'll need at a minimum:
1. Have completed your law degree or other legal qualification and/or at least 6 months of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or similar role.
2. Experience managing multiple workloads simultaneously.
3. Experience managing your own caseload using case/client management systems.
What makes it great to work here?
We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us a more human feel, emphasizing that we're more than just suits!
As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, it's important to us that our people maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We offer numerous resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing, and we are very open to flexible working arrangements.
Through our DEI initiatives, we foster an environment in which differences are valued. We have a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, which collaborates with our colleague networks (currently including groups for race, ethnicity, cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, disabilities, neurodiversity, families, and women's career development). We are constantly engaging with our people on how to expand our networks to better support everyone. Find out more about DEI at WBD here.
We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need adjustments to ensure the best possible experience, please contact the recruiter on the right side of this page. Let us know if you need this job advert or application materials in a different format.
We will offer an interview to candidates with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria for this role. You can opt into this scheme within the application form. Your response is used solely for this purpose, visible only to the recruitment team, and not for data monitoring.
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