Paralegal
- Recruiter
- Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Limited
- Location
- Leeds
- Salary
- Competitive DOE
- Posted
- 26 Feb 2021
- Closes
- 11 Mar 2021
- Ref
- J61500
- Contact
- Nicola Mackenzie
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Litigation, Wills & Probate
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Paralegal Opportunity - Leeds
A great opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a well known National Firm, on their Will's Trust's and Estates Disputes team.
The Leeds based Wills, Trusts and Estate Disputes team handle a wide variety of interesting complex cases with a particular focus on the validity of wills. An excellent role for those wanting to gain indepth experience in this area of law.
The successful Paralegal will take on the following duties:
- Provide support and assistance to the fee earners in relation to the team's clients and caseloads
- Processing client work allocated to you by your supervisor
- Managing day-to-day cases and drafting standard documents.
Key Attributes and experience required:
- A Law degree or equivalent
- 1 year minimum experience in a Paralegal role (Ideally within a Private Client or Dispute resolution team)
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately
- Excellent client care
- Confident and skilled communicator
This forward thinking firm, places value on looking after their staff with generous salaries and benefits packages including:
- Flexible working options
- Well being incentives
- 25 days annual leave days per year
- 2 days off for fundraising activities each years (fully paid)
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities
Salary is competive DOE, upwards of £20K.