Paralegal

About the Role

As a Paralegal in the Property Disputes team you will provide an important link between the client and the firm, having some responsibility for aspects of file management, under supervision.

To earn fees by carrying out legal work under supervision and supporting the team by carrying out administrative work where required. To actively participate in marketing the department’s services and undertake business development activities when required.

Duties will include:

• Manage aspects of files that are managed by qualified lawyers and carry out simple, routine tasks
• Under take legal processes, under supervision,
• All administrative duties associated with this role.
• Draft legal documents using appropriate precedents and templates which address all relevant legal and factual issues and accurately reflect the client’s instructions
• Undertake effective legal research, using appropriate methods and sourcing, presenting the results accurately and clearly
• Meet and exceed client service needs in all aspects of work.
• Learn firm policies and business processes, ensuring compliance particularly with regards to confidentiality, security , data protection and file retention and destruction requirements
• Undertake all training relating to risk & compliance, keeping up to date with changes and best practice
• Ensure all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, including effective use of information management systems including storing and retrieving information

About You

Skills & Experience:

• Legal qualifications (LLB or cILEX). LPC is desirable
• Previous experience within a Paralegal or Legal Assistant role ideally within the property area of law
• Excellent organisation capability with the ability to effectively prioritise
• Client service focused
• Ability to undertake basic legal work under supervision

Behaviours:

• Positive Attitude to Work- Approaches work with positivity and energy and thrives in a busy environment.
• Effective Communicator- Clearly conveys information and ideas through the relevant media. Speaks in Plain English.
• Self Aware- Recognises personal strengths and weaknesses and uses that knowledge to interact positively with others. Maintains a professional impression.
• Team Player- Actively participates as a member of a team. Develops and maintains relationships with others.
• Resilient- Functions effectively under pressure and handles difficult circumstances in a manner that is acceptable to others and Royds Withy King.
• Open to Change- Receptive to new ways of working with the ability to be flexible in approaching tasks and problems.