Our client, a leading and well-respected law firm within the Cambridgeshire area, is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join their Alconbury office.
You’ll be a key member of the legal team, interacting with clients, undertaken administrative and legal secretarial tasks and conducting legal research.
As Paralegal, your tasks include:
- Providing legal advice to a range of clients, including the negotiation and drafting of documentation.
- Carrying out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client.
- Assuming responsibility for important elements of the work that are handled by a designated Partner/Associate.
- Operating effectively with clients and their professional and financial advisers.
- Working under the direction of a Partner/Associate and receiving assignments with specified objectives.
- Proactively developing new business opportunities from internal cross-referrals, existing clients and other professionals.
- Management of Client/matter files.
- Meeting agreed targets for chargeable time, fee income generated, billing and fee collection.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- A strong desire to learn and widen knowledge.
- An ability to act independently to a reasonably high level, but also to work with more experienced Partners, Associates and Fee Earners on more complex and specialised matters as required.
- Experience of building relationships with both new and existing clients and professionals including a natural ability to promote marketing and business development initiatives in a dynamic way.
- Good communication skills in order to explain legal matters clearly to clients.
- Discretion and the ability to respect client confidentiality.
- A structured manner to ensure completion to a high standard.
- Solid organisation and time management skills.
- Experience of working in a team and the ability to develop relationships with colleagues.
- Proven attention to detail and drafting skills.
If you’d like to apply for this Paralegal position, contact Simon on 01733 306030 or email simon@coulterelite.co.uk
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