Employment Law Paralegal

**Employment Law Paralegal**

Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years'; experience. It has a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector and strength in depth in a wide selection of other legal services for businesses & individuals. There are 5 offices in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Devon and Gloucester.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:
You will provide a full and efficient secretarial and paralegal service to the fee-earner exercising confidentiality and client care at all times.

Audio typing of letters and documents as dictated by the fee-earner.
Providing assistance to clients and external solicitors by giving up to date information as and when appropriate.
Identifying the urgency of phone calls and ensuring messages are brought to the attention of the fee-earner.
Updating data bases and directories where appropriate.
Ensuring files are kept tidy and filing is up to date including writing attendance notes.
Opening new files as and when instructed.
Closing files when matter is completed. Checking Nil balance with accounts, confirming destruction date with fee-earner.
Collating bundles of instructions to be sent to Council and collating Trial bundles by locating documents and putting into files and posting.
Assisting with marketing related administration and up keep of database.
To assist cover within the department at times of holidays and sickness.
To assist with covering on the office Reception desk at times of holidays and sickness.
To assist other departments with administrative tasks (scanning etc) when required.

Your job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities from time to time at our request.

**Person Specification**

Right to live and work in the UK, e.g., valid UK passport or appropriate visa/work permits.

Education / Qualifications

Minimum Score 5 or above (Grade C) GCSEs in English and Maths
Law Degree or equivalent - desirable

**Skills/Knowledge**

Relevant experience working as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal in a fast-paced Legal environment
The ability to do audio typing
Self-organised and proactive
Attention to detail
Ability to maintain client confidentiality
Adaptable to the needs of the business as changes occur during the operational requirements
Competence in the effective use of Information and Communications Technologies (lCT).
The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Proven ability in Business Development to effectively build the department
Knowledge and experience of working within the Employment Law discipline - desirable

As part of our compliance procedures, applicants are asked to note that:
references will be followed up
all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily
proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required
appropriate suitability checks may be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

**Equal Opportunities**

Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

**Location**: Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TR
**Salary**: Competitive
**Contract Type**: Permanent, Full Time

**You may have experience of the following**: Paralegal, Employment Law Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Employment Law Consultant, Administrative Support, Administrator, Legal Executive, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, HR Advisor, Law Graduate, Employment Law Advisor, Legal Graduate, etc.

**Ref**: 106 921