Paralegal

Experienced Paralegal

Location: Enfield.
Hours: 37.5 Hours
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, confident and proactive Paralegal to join our growing legal practice.

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who enjoys taking responsibility and working directly with clients. You will support solicitors with the progression of matters, undertake legal drafting and research, manage client communications and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

You will also be an important first point of contact for the firm, answering telephone calls, dealing with new and existing client enquiries and assisting with general administration.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting solicitors with the management and progression of client matters.
• Drafting correspondence, attendance notes and legal documents.
• Undertaking legal research and reviewing evidence and documents.
• Preparing witness statements, chronologies, bundles and other case documents where required.
• Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, other solicitors and third parties.
• Monitoring deadlines, appointments and key dates.
• Answering incoming calls and dealing professionally with client enquiries.
• Taking initial details from prospective clients and arranging appointments.
• Keeping clients updated and providing excellent client care.
• Opening and maintaining files and keeping the case-management system up to date.
• Assisting with client onboarding, identification, conflict checks and AML procedures.
• Undertaking general administrative duties to support the efficient running of the practice.

What We're Looking For

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a paralegal or in a similar legal role.
• Strong legal drafting and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• A confident and professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good IT and case-management skills.
• A practical, flexible and "get things done" attitude.
• The confidence to work independently while knowing when to refer matters to a supervising solicitor.

Pay: £25,450.00-£28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person