Paralegal Dispute Resolution and Employment - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Ideal Personnel and Recruitment Solutions

Ideal Personnel and Recruitment Solutions

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client has a permanent vacancy for a Paralegal to join their Dispute Resolution and Employment team.

Reporting to the Partners and Head of Litigation and Head of Commercial Disputes and Employment, you will assist and meet the needs and provide assistancein the Disputes Resolution and Employment Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dealing with general client enquiries where possible.
Opening and closing files
Using the Case Management System
Preparing documents
Printing and collating documentation
Creating bundles
Preparing Schedules of Costs
Producing Financial Statements and Bills
Ensuring key dates are met
Diary management of two Solicitors
Liaising with clients and solicitors
Telephone chasing
Filing and post
Arranging appointments
Typing/Word Processing as and when required
Legal Research
Other areas of the lawyers' roles where specific assistance is required.
Wherever and whenever possible, using best endeavours to promote the firm.
Encourage new clients to the firm.

Skills needed to the Job:

Understanding of law
Knowledge of legal procedures
Computer skills to include a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
Adaptability and flexibility
Organisation and prioritisation
Professional telephone manner and good people skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication, ability to converse with a diverse range of people at all levels
Honesty, integrity and reliability
Conscientious and methodical
Steadiness under pressure
Proactivity