Paralegal

Legal Southwest; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

The Role:

You will be part of a busy housing management team. You will have file ownership of different types of cases in their early stages and be supporting other fee earners with running files past the first hearing to Trial. This will include dealing with Court directions, disclosure, gathering evidence and witness statements, assessing risks and advising clients on innovative ways to address the problems that they are facing.

You will be part of the group within the team who are responsible for researching and answering clients’ general queries which are received daily.

You would also offer an element of support to junior colleagues.

You would be expected to get involved in client outreach activities, such as training, written legal updates and social media.

Skills and Experience Required:

You will need to be a team player, diligent and an effective communicator ensuring that all clients have the information they need. As well as being comfortable working collaboratively, you will also be able to work independently, at all times ensuring that the clients’ needs are paramount. A positive attitude is essential.

You will have a knowledge of the CPR and how a litigation case is progressed and with some experience of file management.

Initially you will be office-based in Exeter to help you familiarise yourself with the team, the work, and the support available to you. Hybrid working is available although you will be required to work a minimum of 2 days per week in the office alongside other commitments the role will require such as Court attendance.

What you’ll have:

You will be degree level or equivalent or have previous experience in litigation work ideally running your own caseload. You will be willing to learn, flexible, very well organised, able to effectively and efficiently manage your own workload with a positive attitude and an ability to work closely with team members.

In return you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please get in touch if you would like more information on this role or send us your CV below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

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