Paralegal
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £26,000 - £27,000 per annum
- Posted
- 05 Dec 2018
- Closes
- 02 Jan 2019
- Ref
- 13975596/001
- Contact
- Rebekah Brown
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Litigation
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
A Paralegal is required to join the in house legal team of a successful London business for a full-time and temporary Litigation focused role.
Responsibilities of your new role
As Paralegal you will provide effective business support and governance to operations, corporate and central services functions and contribute towards the achievement of my client's strategic objectives. Your key duties will include:
- Attending case meetings, conferences, court hearings and conduct note taking;
- Drafting correspondence, court applications and orders under lawyer supervision;
- Drafting and preparing instructions for external solicitors and counsel;
- Conducting casework including preparing chronologies and bundles for hearings;
- Providing accurate and timely legal research and analysis;
- Assisting in promulgating new areas of law to the organisation and keep the business updated on legislative changes;
- Carrying out administrative duties including the review/monitoring of invoices;
- Building good working relationships with both internal and external partners; and
- Conducting relevant health and safety procedures and report issues or identified risks in accordance with health and safety legislation and Agency policy.
Required skills, experience and qualifications
The business is looking for an in house Paralegal who demonstrates:
- Understanding of information management;
- An appreciation of legislation affecting Agency activity;
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills;
- Information technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Written/drafting skills;
- Analytical skills/data interpretation skills;
- Organisational, administrative skills; and
- Administration experience.
Salary
If successful in your application to this Litigation Paralegal role, you will be paid an hourly rate equivalent to an annual salary of £26,000 - £27,000.
Apply now
Submit your CV today to be considered immediately for this interim Paralegal role in-house in London.