Legal Assistant/Paralegal Manchester, England
Job description
About us:
Through hard work, dedication and boundless enthusiasm coupled with over 30 years of experience, we have managed to establish a reputation as one of the most successful law firms in Manchester.
We are currently expanding, especially in Asia, and searching for someone who will be looking to build a long-term career with us.
The successful applicant will be providing essential support to fee earners on a day to day basis.
What we offer:
At AB James Solicitors, we are like a family. We offer a positive, flexible and dynamic work environment.
You will be provided with extensive legal training and exposure to specialists in different areas of law, resulting in a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop a successful career.
As a rapid growing firm, we also offer promotion opportunities and career progression by offering training to become qualified solicitors exclusively to our internal high performers.
Responsibilities:
Tasks include:
- Providing general support to the wider team, including Directors, and advising them of any queries
- Dealing with aspects of files managed by fee earners and undertaking routine legal tasks under supervision
- Dealing with telephone enquiries where possible or taking messages for colleagues
- Assist in contacting Clients, Agents, Solicitors, Barristers, Courts, Tribunals and Third Parties
- Producing letters and emails
- Assist in obtaining information from Client
- Providing administrative support
- Owning data entry on case management system and updating file records
Essential Skills:
- Excellent organisation, communication and prioritisation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- A “can do” attitude
- Able to work as part of a team as well as under their own initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good IT skills
- Maintains a professional impression
- Punctual
Desirable Skills:
- Administrative experience
- Basic working level of Mandarin and/ or Cantonese
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13,798.00-£20,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £13,798.00-£20,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester M4 5EB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
