Would you relocate for a Training Contract?

Location
Channel Isles, Jersey
Salary
£25000 - £28000 per annum
Posted
19 Oct 2016
Closes
14 Nov 2016
Ref
DDJ271657
Contact
Daniel Diamond
Job Title
Paralegal
Practice Area
Commercial Litigation
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Are you an ambitious paralegal with commercial law experience looking to secure a Training Contract? Would you be willing to relocate to secure the elusive Training Contract?

We are currently working with an offshore law firm based in Jersey who are looking for an extremely bright and commercially savvy paralegal to join their highly-regarded Dispute Resolution team. Starting as a paralegal, there is a genuine career path for progression on to the firm's Training Contract scheme, providing a rare opportunity to qualify as a Solicitor at an exceptional law firm.

Personal specification:
* Minimum 2:1 or equivalent in your undergraduate degree (essential);
* You would ideally have already completed the GDL/LPC;
* At least 3-6 months experience in a commercially focused paralegal role with a leading law firm;
* Genuine desire to work with market leading household name clients;

The role:
* Providing well-rounded assistance to the Dispute Resolution team with high levels of client and partner contact;
* Preparing court documents, attending court and liaising with Counsel;
* Undertaking legal research and contributing towards the Knowledge Management functions of the firm and reporting to the wider market;
* Actively contributing towards business development opportunities for the Dispute Resolution Group.

The salary for this role is £25-28k, subject to experience.

For further information, please contact Daniel Diamond at Chadwick Nott

Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.