Legal Assistant/Paralegal Hayes, England
Job description
Company description
Aaryan Solicitors is a boutique law firm that offers legal advice and support with Immigration & Nationality, Family & Children, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Will, Trusts & Probate and Employment matters. We are committed to delivering the highest standard of service to our clients.
Job description
If you have a passion for Civil Litigation, Immigration and Family Law, you might be the perfect fit for our Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant or Paralegal position. We are looking for someone who wants to grow personally and professionally with our modern and dynamic practice. You will have the opportunity to showcase your research and drafting skills in this entry level role. You should be studying Law in the University and have confidence, professionalism and a strong legal mind. We are open to part time candidates with the potential to become full time in the future and advance your career with us.
The role & responsibilities:
- The candidate should have previous UK work experience in Immigration or Civil Litigation or Family Law.
- Your role will primarily involve providing a full range of secretarial and administrative support, including dealing with all incoming and outgoing post, scanning and copying and general file management.
- Answering client queries, providing them with regular updates and taking messages on behalf of the team, liaising with clients and third parties.
- Drafting letters, documents, preparing statements, completing forms and legal documents.
As a firm, an emphasis is placed on client service and communication, and you will be expected to demonstrate a similar supportive ethos whilst maintaining client confidentiality. File organisation and the ability to deal with clients, both on the telephone and in the office, are essential.
Necessary Skills/Experience:
- Ability to perform legal research that is both in-depth and precise
- Ability to work quickly and to tight deadlines
- Excellent proofreading and writing skills
- Excellent demonstrable time management skills
- Outstanding command of written and spoken English
- Ability to complete research, and draft articles, legal opinions, and memoranda within required deadlines
- Ability to maintain and proactively manage caseload
- Ability to deal with clients and government entities in a professional manner
- Ability to interact confidently with clients via correspondence and telephone
- Ability to solve problems and prioritise tasks
- Ability to create and maintain a positive office environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- You should be well informed, a fast learner, and be able to hit the ground running
- Business acumen and the ability to market the Firm
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.
Command of a second language is preferred.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Have UK legal work experience in a similar role
- Have experience in carrying out administrative support within a legal environment
- The candidate should be on the way of completing law degree with a strong interest in continuing legal career
- Be conscientious, flexible and willing to learn
- Be a driven and enthusiastic individual
Qualifications
· On the way of completing a Law degree
- Have UK legal work experience in a similar role preferably in a law firm
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
No agencies please.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Notice period at the current job
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/08/2023
Expected start date: 05/09/2023
