Paralegal in Litigation & Family
Penderlaw are currently seeking a full time, permanent Paralegal in Litigation and Family, with immediate start.
The successful candidate will work directly in our Litigation and Family team, where they will act for individuals instructing the firm on a variety of matters including family, civil and commercial litigation. We offer extensive training opportunities and very much encourage and support career progression and development within the Firm.
You will be expected to advise clients, with support where needed, in the following:
- Civil litigation matters
- Family law
- Commercial transactions
Key responsibilities and other aspects of the role include:
- Call handling, taking messages and reporting back to the Fee Earners, including new enquiries
- Taking client instructions, updating clients and third parties on the progression of their matter (both in personal meetings and via telephone and emails)
- General administration and housekeeping of files
- Initial drafting emails, letters, court documents and financial statements
- Adhering to deadlines and monthly financial team targets
- Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions
- Training and development of junior colleagues
To be successful in this role you must be able to demonstrate:
- Previous experience of the above types of matter
- Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently at times, where appropriate
- Excellent technical skills and innovative approach to their application
- Client management experience
- Efficient file management skills
- Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills both oral and written
- Commercial awareness and excellent financial management
- Flexibility and commitment
Company benefits include:
- Competitive salaries
- Bonus schemes
- 20 days annual holiday allowance (increasing by one day a year, up to 5 years), plus generous break over Christmas/New Year
- City centre parking provided FOC when available
- Company pension scheme
- Free/Subsidised legal services
- Support in career progression & study leave where agreed
- In-house training & courses
- Practising Certificate costs covered
- Departmental fee targets
The ideal candidate will have experience of supporting multiple fee earners on a variety of legal matters within this area of law. The role offers the ideal candidate the opportunity to progress, with the firm having a track record of training and promoting members of staff from entry level through to qualified positions. The firm offers a flexible approach to training contracts, CILEX qualification and apprenticeships to invested members of the team, and welcome the addition of keen and enthusiastic colleagues.
About you
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- A high level of numeracy and computer literacy
- Discretion and understanding of confidentiality in a legal setting
- Excellent attention to detail, file management and organisational skills
- Previous experience in a customer service role, preferably within a legal environment and in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Adopting the firm’s ethos in maintaining a professional and friendly approach, with the upmost commitment to client care
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work using own initiative as well as working well as part of a team
Office opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00, there is a level of flexibility on offer for the right individual.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23k – £27k (negotiable and based on experience) plus bonus
Applications: To apply, or to put forward your interest in joining our team, please send us your CV and a cover letter to management@penderlaw.co.uk