Paralegal

Location: East Dulwich

Housing Paralegal

We are a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Our lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties and human rights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm who are currently recruiting a Paralegal to join our East Dulwich Office.

This is a full-time position with the successful candidate being part of a dynamic and growing team. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to fee earners, to include:

* Providing the highest level of client care in the management of client matters

* Building relationships with internal and external parties

* Ensuring that files are managed effectively, meeting set deadlines, complying with precedents, creating letters or documents on the case management system

* Attending clients and completing public funding applications

* Sorting, labelling and indexing large volumes of documents

* Liaising with local authorities, housing associations and medical professionals to request/receive documents

* Assisting with the preparation of hearing bundles

* Attending and taking notes of internal and client meetings

* Ad hoc duties and other related duties as required

About you:

* Committed to access to justice and representing vulnerable clients

* Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently as well as in a team

* Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure

* Have completed either a law degree or the GDL. Ideally, candidates will also have completed the LPC, although this is not essential

* Candidates who are undertaking or looking to undertake the SQE will also be considered

* Keen interest in social justice whether through employment or working within the community

You will receive a positive and supportive working environment with a team that prides themselves on promoting from within, exposure to industry specialists and a fantastic opportunity to start or continue your development in an award-winning law firm