Paralegal - Corporate & Commercial / Dispute Resolution
Location: Leicester
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Working Pattern: Office-based
Environment: Modern offices with on-site parking
An excellent opportunity has arisen for Paralegals to join busy and expanding Corporate & Commercial and Dispute Resolution teams based in Leicester. These roles would particularly suit candidates who are looking to build a long-term career in law and gain hands-on experience supporting experienced fee earners.
Working as part of a collaborative team, you will provide essential legal and administrative support to ensure matters are progressed efficiently and clients receive a high standard of service.
The Role
You will support fee earners across a range of corporate, commercial and dispute resolution matters, assisting with both legal and administrative tasks from instruction through to file closure.
Key Responsibilities
Opening new files and completing client due diligence and onboarding processes
Drafting and generating correspondence and legal documentation
Liaising with clients and external organisations by telephone and email, handling basic enquiries
Coordinating diaries and meetings, preparing agendas and recording minutes
Scanning, photocopying and filing documents as required
Ensuring client matter files are accurate and kept fully up to date
Maintaining key dates and reminder systems
Closing and archiving files in line with procedures
Attending and contributing to team meetings
Providing general administrative support, including:
Answering external telephone calls
Opening, sorting and distributing incoming post
Franking outgoing post
Greeting clients and visitors
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience in a legal support role (e.g. Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar) is desirable
Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain effective under pressure
Enthusiastic, hardworking and able to demonstrate initiative
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage tasks efficiently and accurately
Adaptable and flexible approach to work
High attention to detail and a conscientious mindset
Competent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
Professional, smart and tidy appearance
What's on Offer
Office-based role in modern offices
On-site parking
Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm working hours
Opportunity to gain valuable experience within well-established commercial legal teams
Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website