Paralegal

We are working with a top-tier law firm in Alconbury that is seeking a Paralegal.

**Paralegal - job responsibilities**:

- Producing legal documentation as required
- Drafting of basic deeds, documents and letters
- Drafting financial statements
- Engaging in legal research as appropriate
- Undertaking basic correspondence and telephone calls on client matters
- Appreciation of legal procedures.
- Be involved in the efficient management of client/matter files to include general filing in a timely and accurate manner, file closure, archiving, retrieval and return from storage as required including updating relevant databases
- Deal with administrative routines, and provide administrative support as required by the team; including scanning, faxing, printing, document binding/bundling, recording time and photocopying
- Operate case management system including storing documents electronically
- Ensure the confidentiality of all the Company’s and client's documentation and information
- Maintenance of client relationship management data and records
- Assist with good financial management, as and when appropriate
- Assist with the reception of clients and arrangement of meetings as required
- Deal with queries and enquiries from fee earners, Team Co-ordinators and secretaries

**Paralegal - skills & experience**:

- Have a positive approach to teamwork and an ability to develop relationships
- Have the ability to adapt to a broad range of circumstances and remain calm under pressure
- Have flexibility and ambition
- Have a strong desire to learn and widen knowledge
- Have the ability to act independently to a reasonably high level, but also to work with more experienced partners and fee earners on more complex and specialised matters, as required
- Have experience in building relationships with both new and existing clients and professionals, as well as a natural ability to promote marketing and business development initiatives in a dynamic way
- Possess good communication skills in order to explain legal matters clearly to clients
- Be discrete and have the ability to respect client confidentiality
- Be able to tackle tasks in a structured manner to ensure completion to a high standard
- Demonstrate solid organisation and time management skills
- Have experience working in a team and the ability to develop relationships with colleagues

**Some benefits include**:

- Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme
- Group Life Assurance
- Health Insurance
- Competitive company pension
- Free Subscriptions/Memberships and Discounts
- Progression, Learning, and Development plans
- Wellbeing (Hub) support