Paralegal - Corporate & Commercial / Dispute Resolution

Job Description:

Location: Leicester
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Working Pattern: Office-based
Environment: Modern offices with on-site parking

An excellent opportunity has arisen for Paralegals to join busy and expanding Corporate & Commercial and Dispute Resolution teams based in Leicester. These roles would particularly suit candidates who are looking to build a long-term career in law and gain hands-on experience supporting experienced fee earners.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will provide essential legal and administrative support to ensure matters are progressed efficiently and clients receive a high standard of service.

You will support fee earners across a range of corporate, commercial and dispute resolution matters, assisting with both legal and administrative tasks from instruction through to file closure.

• Opening new files and completing client due diligence and onboarding processes

• Drafting and generating correspondence and legal documentation

• Liaising with clients and external organisations by telephone and email, handling basic enquiries

• Coordinating diaries and meetings, preparing agendas and recording minutes

• Scanning, photocopying and filing documents as required

• Ensuring client matter files are accurate and kept fully up to date

• Maintaining key dates and reminder systems

• Closing and archiving files in line with procedures

• Attending and contributing to team meetings

• Providing general administrative support, including:

  • Answering external telephone calls

  • Opening, sorting and distributing incoming post

  • Franking outgoing post

  • Greeting clients and visitors

• Previous experience in a legal support role (e.g. Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar) is desirable

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain effective under pressure

• Enthusiastic, hardworking and able to demonstrate initiative

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage tasks efficiently and accurately

• Adaptable and flexible approach to work

• High attention to detail and a conscientious mindset

• Competent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

• Professional, smart and tidy appearance

• Office-based role in modern offices

• On-site parking

• Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm working hours

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within well-established commercial legal teams

• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment

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