Is this your Next Role
What you will be doing
- Setting up files and performing ID & credit checks
- Reporting on billings and billable hours
- Proofreading or drafting relevant documents for court or tribunal claims, including list of issues, particulars of claims, disciplinary or investigatory meeting invites, and suspension letters
- Assisting solicitors with the proofreading or drafting of open or without prejudice correspondence
- Drafting documents per the Managing Partner's instructions
- Collating court bundles for use during litigation
- Amending and drafting settlement agreements.
- * Fielding telephone calls, manning the Firm's online chat portal to obtain client details for solicitor call backs,
- meeting clients when they are visiting the office to attend meetings, hand in documents or sign paperwork;
- * Assisting solicitors which administrative requests and coordinating with the rest of the support team to ensure all requests are dealt with in a timely manner.
What is in it for you ?
A nurturing supportive environment, working for a niche boutique law firm with 7 talented fee earners, and a team of other PA / paralegal/ marketing / operations support staff.
Stunning offices in a Central Prime location , Social events , 25 days holiday and the opportunity to undertake the SQE route should deliverables within the position constitute qualitative work of the level required.
What you will need
Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field; * Excellent written and oral skills; * Excellent attention to detail and high attentiveness; * The ability to work within tight deadlines; * High adaptability and proactivity; * A professional and client-focused demeanour; * Fast/Accurate typing skills with a comprehensive knowledge of Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat DC; and * Although no prior paralegal experience is required, experience with administrative work in a law firm (particular employment law or litigation) or proficiency in legal software is preferred.
A company committed to creating an inclusive workplace to attract and retain the most talented people from all backgrounds and cultures.
Work with Crone Corkill
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- IT
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