The firm is a successful practice, who deliver a range of services to clients based locally and further afield. Based in London, we have a national reputation and are a leading Legal 200 firm who pride ourselves on providing a high level of client care. Recognising the importance of giving back to the communities in which we are based, we support local charities and provide advice clinics.
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Paralegal to join our Commercial team in our London Bridge office. Our commercial team handles a broad range of complex civil litigation and contentious probate work.
You will be employed in the area of civil litigation on a mixed caseload.
- Assisting the team with new client enquiries.
- Drafting Court documents for claims within the County Court and High Court regimes.
- Drafting other correspondence between clients and other solicitors.
- Supporting fee-earners on the full range of contentious probate claims and other civil litigation claims.
- Manage professionally and confidentially, written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties.
- Part of the role will be involved with supporting fee-earners with their marketing initiatives in line with our business plan.
- Conduct legal research as required.
Person specification
- The ability to work for several fee-earners.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Aptitude for working under time pressure and to tight timescales within a fast paced and dynamic litigation team.
- Flexible and proactive approach with 'can do' attitude.
- Organised and able to prioritise.
- Can take responsibility and ownership of your work.
- Strong problem solving and communication skills in all mediums.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance obligations.
Qualifications
- Degree in Law/CILEx or previous experience of working in a similar role
- Experience of litigation would be of value.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Income Protection
- Contributory Pension
- Discretionary annual staff bonus
- Discounted gym membership
- Discount vouchers through one of our suppliers
- Season Ticket Loan
- Employee referral scheme
- Maternity coaching
- 23 days holiday plus additional 2 for Christmas and Bank Holidays which increase to 28 days over a period of 5 years.
