Paralegal

Job Description

As a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, you’ll play a key role in supporting our top-tier trusts and estates disputes team. We act on complex disputes involving wills, estates, executors, financial provisions, and the Court of Protection – often for high-net-worth individuals and household-name charities. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced legal environment, working closely with experienced solicitors and partners who are leaders in the field.

Job Responsibility

opening and closing of electronic files
using a case management system to process and progress cases
taking telephone calls and messages, handling queries and enquiries
photocopying, scanning, faxing, printing, filing and collating documentation
archiving, storage and retrieval of documentation (electronic and paper versions)
typing of documents and correspondence
processing incoming and outgoing post and arranging couriers
managing diaries for the team, booking appointments and making travel arrangements
assisting with financial administration, liaison with finance team, processing cheque requests and expenses, preparation and despatch of invoices and collecting payment
maintaining data on Excel spreadsheets

Requirements

a minimum of 6 months’ experience in an administrative role gained within a legal or professional services environment
confidence with IT systems to include Microsoft Word and Excel
a minimum grade C pass at GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics
the ability to work well in a team and develop good working relationships with colleagues and others
good communication skills with the confidence to liaise openly and clearly with colleagues and clients
the ability to produce a high standard of work, sometimes under pressure, whilst maintaining accuracy and good attention to detail
to be able to demonstrate flexibility, initiative and confidence in your own ability
highly enthusiastic, willing to the extra mile and be happy to go beyond the job description
respectful towards others and have a positive, willing and ‘can do’ attitude
keen to learn, interested in driving your own career progression and be proactive in taking ownership of this

What we offer

agile working
blended approach to where and how we work
access to award-winning learning
flexibility built on trust
opportunities to collaborate across a diverse network of specialists

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