Legal Support Associate

1 week ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Fqps Full time

Job Title: Legal Support Associate

About Fqps:

Fqps is a renowned law firm providing world-class services to clients. Our team represents the Legal 500, ensuring exceptional handling of client matters and striving for the best possible outcomes.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled individual to support our fee earners in handling client matters, delivering high-quality care and ensuring compliance with the National Practice Standards. The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing financial aspects of cases, including time recording, billing, and debtor management, while supporting both their personal and fee earners' fee budgets.

The role requires collaboration with an Associate, involving tasks such as reading legal correspondence, carrying out calculations for schedules of loss, undertaking legal research under direction, proofreading documents, and general administrative support.

Requirements:

  • Prior knowledge of basic legal concepts from undergraduate law, LLM, LPC, GDL, or ILEX study; or equivalent work experience; or completion of the Paralegal Apprenticeship scheme
  • Proficient experience with Microsoft Office and relevant business practice systems

Benefits:

  • Hybrid working arrangement – 2 days per week in the office (commuting distance required)
  • 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday – flexible working environment
  • 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
  • Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
  • Employee Referral scheme with payments up to £2000 per referral
  • Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App offering health services, digital GP access, mental health consultations, and more
  • Employee Assistance Programme for stress awareness webinars and counselling sessions
  • Group Income Protection for long-term income support due to illness or injury
  • Health and Wellbeing Programs and apps including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions, and more
  • Life Assurance cover
  • Benefits Hub with over 700 service discounts, cinema tickets, food and drink, travel, and high street store offers
  • Free legal help and discounted lawyer-led legal services

Compensation: The estimated salary for this position is approximately £23,000-£28,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.

Career Development:

Fqps supports your professional growth through funding for professional qualifications, attending external training courses, and internal learning resources.



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