Trainee Paralegal

We are an established law firm with offices based in East London, recruiting for the positions of Trainee Paralegal. We are currently seeking a hardworking candidate to assist an immigration lawyer at our East London branch. The candidate will work closely and exclusively with our Head of Department, having the opportunity to learn about immigration/civil law in practice.

Main duties

· Report to the Head of Department

· Liaising with clients and taking notes

· Observing client meetings

· Assisting with casework in immigration law

· Reviewing correspondence and preparing letters

· Identifying key dates in court documents

· Assisting with administrative duties/photocopying/file maintenance

· Assisting with new client enquiries

· Legal research/making applications/

The candidate must be organised, reliable, and punctual. We require a candidate who can commute to our East London office daily, unfortunately, remote working will not be possible for this vacancy. Our East London branch is within walking distance of Upton Park station.

Career Development

We are a firm keen to progress staff careers and are seeking self-motivated candidates who work well under pressure and with a high caseload.

We welcome all candidates regardless of experience. This includes but is not limited to those who have completed or are currently studying (i.e., LLB, LPC, BVC, etc.). An interest in immigration law is desirable but experience is not essential. The desire to progress and take the imitative is paramount.

It is imperative to prove the hardworking ethic in a time and generally high-pressured environment. The candidate must take accountability and ensure they are prompt and can work with the in-house systems and take on a caseload after receiving the relevant training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Trainee Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TP001