Paralegal Criminal Defence and Professional Disciplinary
Paralegal Criminal Defence and Professional Disciplinary
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Job Description
Job description
An excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal to provide support to a team specialising in criminal defence and professional disciplinary law. The successful applicant will assist a partner and three qualified lawyers. The role will entail responsibility for the administration of the department as well the provision of paralegal support.
Applicants must have experience of working as a paralegal and a real interest in the area of law. They should be accomplished communicators; equally adept verbally in person/on the telephone and at drafting correspondence. They must be able to conduct effective legal research and have firstrate note taking skills. They should have a meticulous attention to detail strong organisational skills a proactive approach to their work and a can do attitude.
The role will involve:
- Attending meetings and court hearings
- Assisting in the drafting of legal documents
- Preparing bundles
- Lodging documents at court
- Legal research
- Factual research
- Proof reading
- Drafting
- Researching and drafting legal blogs and updates
- Preparation of invoices and processing of client transactions
- Ad hoc administrative tasks (including supporting the smooth operation of the office).
The successful candidate
It is essential that applicants have excellent IT skills and be proficient in using the advance features of Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF (including tracking documents mail merge creating formulas on Excel and editing and signing PDF documents)
The firm is committed to offering the highest level of service to its clients and applicants must share this ethos and adhere to the highest professional standards. A law degree 2:1 or GDL (commendation) is desirable.
How to apply
Applications should be made via our website and attaching a covering letter and CV. The covering letter should set out your suitability for the role with reference to the above criteria. Applications without a covering letter and CV will not be considered.
Due to the high volume of applications that the firm receives we are unable to take telephone enquiries in relation to this position. We will only respond to your application if you are selected for interview. Proforma applications will not be considered and please do not apply for this position if you do not have the requisite skills and experience.
The firm will not respond to enquiries from agencies.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
