Litigation Paralegal
Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join one of our specialist legal teams. The successful applicant will have great communication skills, a strong work ethic, a qualifying law degree, an interest in property management law and be a great team player. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate and enhance your skills in our specialist team with opportunities to develop your career and progress within our business.
Key Responsibilities
The role will involve assisting in the administration and management of a caseload including duties such as:
- Input, maintain and update information on the case management system and client systems
- Review and assess fresh instructions in liaison with the appropriate fee earner and agree / document the appropriate course of action.
- To monitor diary dates and ensure that deadlines are met.
- Review documentation prior to drafting statements and claims.
- Deal with routine incoming correspondence, drafting replies as appropriate and resolving queries.
- Ensure financial transactions are dealt with efficiently and in accordance with agreed procedures.
- Assist with reporting requirements, ensuring that information is up to date and provided promptly as required.
- General administrative tasks as requested e.g. photocopying, filing etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Excellent IT skills including MS Office, naturally organised and able to work effectively under pressure in order to meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential.
The successful candidate will be able to work effectively within a varied team, have an extremely strong work ethic and the willingness to 'go the extra mile' when required to produce results or meet a deadline.
This represents an excellent opportunity for a law graduate who would like to work towards a trainee solicitor position.
The Firm
JB Leitch is an established Legal 500 commercial law firm based in the heart of Liverpool specialising in legal services for the property management sector. Our excellence is recognised nationally, and we act for corporate clients across England and Wales.
In return for your hard work and team spirit you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package and work in a superb office environment in the heart of Liverpool adjacent to Liverpool One and its many amenities.
We have a great place to work thanks to the dedication and friendliness of our colleagues. We are seeking like-minded individuals who love to love their job and want the Company to grow and succeed.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Enhanced annual leave
- Pension
- Bonus
- Employer funded medical benefits
- Paid medical appointments
- Company sick pay
- Online discount portal
- Cycle to work
- Free fruit & refreshments
- Life cover
Normal working days are Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,250.00 per year
Additional Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Gym membership
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus