Litigation Paralegal

Location
England, Kent, Canterbury
Salary
£18000.00 - £24000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted
07 Oct 2019
Closes
21 Oct 2019
Ref
BBBH17306
Contact
Henry Williams
Job Title
Practice Manager
Practice Area
Dispute Resolution
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

This traditional yet fun-focused firm is looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join their office in Canterbury, Kent.

Highly reputable within the community, the firm focuses on delivering exceptional standards of client care, an ethos that is at the core of its business. This focus on care is also reflected in its treatment of its staff, and it is renowned for its very high employee retention rates and excellent work/life balance.

This role would fantastic fit for an experienced Paralegal at the fee earning level. This is the springboard for the rest of your career as this firm truly value their staff and always promote from within where possible.

The Firm

This traditional yet progressive firm posseses an enviable culture that supports its staff; this is clear from very high retention rates, success stories from within, and its professional yet fun working environment. The firm has a deep belief in the value of interdepartmental teamwork and high levels of support for all its employees, in addition to an ethos that every single member of staff should enjoy going to work each day.

The firm is well known within the community and provides a very high standard of service to its foundational base of local clients. The firm generates most of its work through repeat business/clients, so a genuine enjoyment for maintaining warm relationships and providing excellent standards of client care is essential.

The firm believes in taking good care of its Paralegals and offers an initiative to develop ambitious people.

The Role

This firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its office in Canterbury, Kent.

You will join a bustling litigation department providing paralegal support to an experienced Litigation Solicitor; ensuring that a high standard of client care is provided with an efficient approach to progressing matters in the department. The firm is keen to provide on the job training and allow time for learning and study as required.
You will have demonstrable fee-earning experience and will be able to work on your own caseload with limited supervision.
You will be responsible for:

  • Dealing with enquiries for the whole litigation department;
  • Preparing client care packs, performing anti-money laundering checks and setting up new files;
  • Attending and assisting in initial and subsequent client meetings, mediations and court hearings;
  • Taking client instructions;
  • Drafting a variety of letters and other relevant legal documents
  • Performing general administrative tasks


This is a great opportunity for a Paralegal in Litigation to push their career forward at a progressive firm in Canterbury, Kent.

Apply now, or feel free to call me for a confidential conversation!