Paralegal Leeds, England
Job description
Handling own caseload of files (where appropriate) from instruction, to issuing proceedings and enforcement and under the supervision of a more senior fee earner.- Undertake certain elements of fee earning work under supervision. In particular:
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file creation;
- generation of suitable client care correspondence;
- completion of client questionnaires;
- drafting of petition/court documentation;
- attend routine meetings/interlocutory hearings.
- Deal wherever possible with routine client enquiries and communications.
- Manage the collation of matter start and matter completion data by agreement with the fee earners in the Department.
- General administrative tasks, including monthly reporting on cases for client purposes and invoicing of files.
- Deputise for fee earners in their absence if necessary, passing urgent issues to another senior fee earner for guidance (if a small team).
Qualifications:
What we are looking for:
- Excellent academics, including high grades at A Level
- Hold a law degree or non-law degree plus GDL
- LPC would be preferable but not essential
- Previous litigation experience would be beneficial
- Demonstrate focus and commitment to work duties
- Display a professional and assertive approach
- Have excellent organisational skills
- Be self-motivated with a high level of enthusiasm and commitment
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to operate flexibly and as part of a team
Why Join Walker Morris:
When you’re looking for a job, we know it's about more than just the role. That's why we provide the support you need to develop and grow your career. We’ve hybrid and flexible working, so you can make work and life work together for you. Walker Morris is a top 100 commercial law firm where you don’t have to fit a mould, so you can bring your full self to work.
We’ve recently launched the new Walker Morris brand, which brings to life what it’s really like to work with and within the firm. What it really comes back to is our purpose, to forge your own path. It means we’re 70% corporate professional law firm but with 30% individual expression – meaning we’re personal, modern and have a drive for innovation.
What we offer:
- Hybrid working –split your time between our office in Leeds City Centre and remote working, with a home working allowance
- Annual Leave – minimum of 25 days per year, increasing to 31 days with length of service. Also – buy/sell holidays up to 5 days per year
- Bonus Scheme – our annual bonus scheme recognises outstanding contributions to the firm and our ambitions. All colleagues are eligible subject to meeting the criteria of the scheme.
- Pension – saving for retirement? Let us do the hard work for you. We auto-enrol all eligible colleagues in to a workplace pension and we contribute a minimum of 5% of annual salary
- Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary in the event of a death in service
At Walker Morris we are working to be an inclusive employer, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. We particularly welcome applications from Disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic as well as LGBTQ+ and non-binary candidates. Each individual brings their own unique capabilities, experiences and characteristics to their work, so you don’t have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.
