paralegal Hertford, England
Job description
Please only apply if you live near Hertford or have a 30 minute commute.
This Legal 500 firm is looking for a paralegal to join their thriving company and commercial team.
You will be based in their Hertford office.
The department is supportive, offering training and development to ensure team members are able to carry out the role and develop their skills.
You will have a genuine interest in the law, a degree in law (or other) is preferred and legal qualifications are advantageous but not essential. Ideally you will have had some experience working in a law firm within a corporate or commercial team, but again this is not essential and all promising candidates will be considered.
You will be required to work within the specialist area of corporate company and commercial law in a junior fee-earning role as well as undertaking key admin tasks in support of the team.
Role and Responsibilities
- Junior fee-earning role to assist the partner and senior fee-earners on corporate, company and commercial transactions. Examples of work include working on complex legal due diligence investigations, drafting transaction documents, managing data rooms, liaising with clients and other professionals to take instructions.
- General administrative support of the department and working through assigned tasks.
- Daily duties will include – opening files, handling accounts matters, archiving, liaising with and updating clients and professionals on live transactions, transactional work and document production.
- The intention is for the responsibilities of the candidate to increase over time and access to training and development will be provided to allow the candidate to attain their career goals, taking ever greater conduct of elements of the transactions so as to be able to explain the options and give basic advice to clients. Appropriate supervision and support will be provided at all times.
- Interested in taking an active role in marketing such as writing articles and blogs for our website and social media platforms. Willing to attend business development meetings in order to develop relationships with current and new contacts.
- Attending relevant training and sector related events.
- Assisting with development of the processes and precedents within the department.
- Be self-sufficient and well organised.
- To cover reception duties when needed.
- Working from our offices when required.
- Taking calls – to take new enquiries / transfer the call to the appropriate team member.
Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £19,081.71-£27,708.82 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
About Amaze Select
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.amazeselect.co.uk
