Paralegal, Corporate & Commercial

Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary
£16,000 - £18,000
Posted
10 Oct 2016
Closes
25 Oct 2016
Ref
TL/OP11718
Job Title
Paralegal
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

A national law firm in Birmingham seeks a Paralegal to join the Corporate & Commercial team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Managing client files under supervision, including those for key clients
  • Assisting Legal Advisors with commercial law matters
  • Participating in secondment opportunities with major clients throughout the UK
  • Communicating with clients and third party solicitors to advise and handle initial queries
  • Helping to ensure invoicing and debtor deadlines are met
  • Other ad hoc tasks where appropriate

Requirements

  • Degree and ILEX or LPC qualified
  • 6-12 months' Paralegal experience in a relevant discipline
  • Excellent client-facing skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure