Paralegal Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Our client has a permanent, full-time vacancy for a Paralegal - Dispute Resolution & Litigation.

The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate their organisational skills and prioritisation of work with an ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure assisting on a varied caseload.

• To liaise with Department Manager and Department head to establish daily responsibilities
• Taking telephone messages and liaising with clients as appropriate
• Checking and working in accordance with task list and diary reminders
  
  Assisting with research on a variety of legal issues
• To provide cover in the department as required
• Meeting Clients to take messages or arrange appointments
• To attend office / department meetings and training sessions as required
• Ability to travel between offices for hearings as required

• Assist with departmental compliance of anti-money laundering regulations and quality procedures in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual
• Ensure high standard of file management and awareness of essential procedures such as time recording, cost estimates and invoicing
• Assisting clients in supplying Identity documents
• Sending payment links

• Experience of working in a dispute resolution team on contentious matters;
• Experience in conducting legal research;
• Good standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail
• Pleasant manner, flexible and co-operative
• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for quality of work
• Good time management
• Excellent client care
  
  Good communication skills
• Good typing skills (audio / copy)
• Flexibility in support of other members of staff

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so