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Our Education litigation team are on the lookout for an innovative and ambitious Paralegal to help support the team’s development. Your work will involve assisting the partners and solicitors specialising in resolving disputes in the Education sector. You will have lots of contact with clients, be involved in supporting some ground-breaking and market leading initiatives and be part of a friendly, fun and collaborative team who will support you to develop and grow your own profile.
Job Responsibility:
Working with Universities, Colleges and Education sector bodies
Work closely with other teams across the firm, particularly the core Education team
Working as part of a wider team that has a depth and breadth of experience and expertise across most industry sectors
Helping to build and grow the Education practice
Assist on a range of projects
Liaising with clients in a professional manner
Working to strict deadlines
Help support the training initiatives run by the team
Requirements:
Enthusiasm and be a hardworking paralegal
A solid ability to prioritise workload and cope with changing demands
Confident interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with repeat clients and as a team
Strong IT skills
The ability to support partners on urgent matters
Good technical knowledge
An interest in being involved in marketing activities including attending networking events and you will have the opportunity to write articles for professional journals
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
A genuine interest in the sector with a passion for supporting educational institutions
A high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
Excellent organisational and prioritising skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients alike
The ability to develop the knowledge and expertise of the team, as well as yourself