Client:
Our client is a successful UK law firm which delivers a range of services to clients. It provides a high level of client care and gives back to the communities in which it is based. It is now looking for a paralegal to assist its Court of Protection team, based in Streatham.
Role:
The role involves providing administrative and legal services for clients in their homes, at hospitals and care homes, and providing friendly day-to-day contact with clients suitable for their particular requirements. This is a blended role where you will support fee earners by assisting them with both case matters and general administration. You will liaise in a professional manner (in writing and on the telephone) with clients, other solicitors and third parties. You will draft documents including witness statements, court applications and letters, and under supervision, provide legal advice to clients. You will make payments to clients and keep accurate schedules of these payments and should be comfortable creating budgets and forecasting forward spending.
Required knowledge & skills:
The successful candidate will be proactive, able to work to tight deadlines, have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise tasks. The ideal candidate will have good experience of Word and Excel and of drafting correspondence. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and superlative communication skills (both written and spoken). You will have excellent client care abilities and have a 'can do' attitude. You should be comfortable working with figures.
Summary:
This is a great starting role for someone who has completed their law degree and has already gained some paralegal experience.
All candidates are considered.
We receive a high volume of applications for every role but you are important to us and we do try to respond to every applicant, however if you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, then please assume that your application has not been successful.
Ref: 24-P-A-86