Paralegal London, England
Job description
Please send a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability to the role and a CV to Hina's team through [email protected].
About Us
Partners Employment Lawyers has an new opening for a paralegal. As a dynamic, niche firm based in the City, under the umbrella of Excello Law, this is an opportunity to focus on Employment Law and gain real insight and responsibilities within a close-knit team.
Role and responsibilities
A team spirit, excellent work ethic and a hands-on approach are vital. The role itself comprises a mixture of legal work, client communication, administrative support and marketing. Clients are both employers and employees, providing an overarching insight into the legal issues from different perspectives.
Key tasks involve:
- Drafting legal arguments
- Researching employment issues
- Preparing for Employment Tribunal litigation
- Liaising with barristers and legal representatives
- Reviewing contracts and legal documents
- Communicating with clients, responding to telephone enquiries and participating in meetings
- Administrative support such as billing, diarising and client engagement letters
- Writing articles and media marketing
Key requirements
No requirement for prior paralegal experience; greater weight will be placed on the candidate’s interest, motivations, and commitment to the field of Employment Law.
Personal Specification includes:
- University degree, preferably in Law.
- Ability to work on own initiative where required, but also to be part of, and contribute to, a small team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Well organised with ability to prioritise competing workloads and remain calm under pressure
- 'Can do’, friendly and approachable
- Honest and trustworthy
- Confident and personable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook
Application
Please provide a CV and Cover Letter
Location
Flexible, to be considered, option of working at the London office (110 Bishopsgate) and/or working from home
Job Type
Full time, although part time would be considered. Permanent.
Salary
Dependent on experience and capabilities – roughly £24,000 per annum.
Start date:
Flexible – as soon as possible
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Willing to discuss arrangements to suit candidate
Application question(s):
- Please provide a cover letter and CV
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/08/2023
Reference ID: Paralegal
