Overview
Job type: Full-time. Seniority: Paralegal. Department: Dispute Resolution. Office: Hertford. Salary: Competitive.
Attwaters Solicitors is a regional law firm with offices in Hertfordshire, Essex and London. We are looking for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant with practical experience in a law firm, preferably with knowledge of Litigation, to join our busy team in Hertford. This role offers a structured career path and opportunities for progression within a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
* Handling new enquiries
* Opening files (including updating spreadsheet and performing conflict checks)
* Fee earner diary management
* Arranging appointments
* Accounts work, billing, receipt of funds, chasing clients for payment, and liaising with Accounts
* Assisting fee earners with bundles and document collations
* Chasing third parties for responses including the court, counsel and opponents’ solicitors
What We Expect From You
* You’re dedicated to providing excellent client service in line with our Service Pledge
* You take pride in your work and strive for excellence
* You’re interested in promoting the firm’s good name both internally and externally
* You’re a team player who will go the extra mile
* You have a positive attitude and help to lift spirits
* You show good judgement and maturity
* You’re risk-aware and understand what you don’t know
* You’re a hard worker with a can-do attitude
What You Can Expect From Us
* A structured career path with clear information to develop and progress
* A supportive and nurturing environment with monthly one-to-ones, department meetings and six-monthly appraisals
* Flexible and hybrid working
* Firm-wide and fee-earner bonus schemes
* Holiday entitlement of 25 days per year, rising to 30 days with service
* Automatic enrolment to a contributory pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Employee Assistance Programme for personal wellbeing
* Healthcare-related benefits and access to wellbeing platforms
* Access to Mintago for financial wellbeing
* Office social and wellbeing initiatives and annual staff events
To apply, click ‘Apply’ to complete and submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.
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