Paralegal/ Legal Secretary - Dispute Resolution Job at Ogier (London)

Job Description

We're looking for a Paralegal/ Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support to our BVI dispute resolution team. Please note that this position is for those seeking a long-term career in legal support and will not offer a route to qualification.

Job Responsibility

Litigation support, in particular: creating electronic court bundles and cross-referencing documents
To undertake work in support of a team of fee earners, meeting an agreed target chargeable hours
Assisting the team with team-specific financials/matter management
Coordination of internal projects, involving elements of knowledge management, ways of working, business development, and marketing
Assisting the team-head with client matters, projects, logistics and diary management
Undertaking legal research tasks at the request of fee-earners
Liaising with the Court in relation to date fixes and hearings
Ensuring that all new client matters are accurately set up in the client accounting and database system
Maintaining and amending client records and contact names where appropriate
Ensuring files are kept up to date (including filing of documents, emails and correspondence)
Undertaking and managing client specific BD arrangements for fee-earners, when necessary
Delegating certain administration tasks received from the fee-earners
Leading the way with innovation, technology and tools by supporting and trialling new initiatives

Requirements

Previous litigation support experience
Highly proficient with PDF software, Word, Outlook and file management systems
A working knowledge of Excel and legal research resources
Previous experience of (or an understanding of) time entry principles to fully manage own targeted chargeable hours
Accuracy and attention to detail
Superior organisation, administration and communication skills
Ability to efficiently manage own time and prioritise workflow
Ability to adapt to the continual roll-out of innovative tools and processes

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