Action Against Public Authorities - Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom - GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

Verified Company

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Role:
Actions Against Public Law Authorities - Paralegal / Caseworker

Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. Training contracts available for those with relevant experience.

Gemini Recruitmentare currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client'saccomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.

Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

The Role

The main responsibilities of the role will include:

To retain accreditation qualification if applicable.
Undertake Fee-Earners work within your department
To exercise financial control over work carried out, with particular regard to the conversion of work in progress and ensuring that billing targets are met.
To ensure Quality Control compliance as defined in the Office Manual in regard to Lexcel,
Investors in People and any other quality mark implemented by the firm, dealing with noncompliance matters in an efficient and timely fashion.
To ensure the successful development of the firm, in line with the Business Plan, this will require participation in marketing events to ensure the continuous growth of the Department, and that the turnover target set for your Department is achieved.
To assist in dealing with complaints received on your cases.
To assist with audit enquiries, when applicable.
To ensure successful development of the firm is in line with the Business Plan
Legal casework in your area of law
Any other reasonable relevant task required by Management

Key Skills Required

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
Legal skills and knowledge.
Negotiation skills.
Analytical skills.
Drafting of legal documents
Advocacy skills if applicable
Liaising with clients
Time Management, working to set deadlines set by the relevant legal Authorities

On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. The Company will allow working from home.

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.

About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:
Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment.

We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff.

We have intimateknowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.

Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients.

We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors.

Our clients are based across the country and havevacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help.

The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws.

Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.