Paralegal

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Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. The firm provides specialist legal and complementary services in a broad range of areas and our clients are the centre of it all.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and talented Paralegal to join our expert RTA team in Cambridge. You must be able to demonstrate a keen interest in personal injury work, have excellent attention to detail and to be able to work under instruction, using their initiative.

This is an excellent opportunity for a client focussed individual to join one of the UK’s largest and most successful claimant personal Injury firms. The ideal candidate will have personal injury experience and a positive and proactive approach to work.

Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.

If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career we would love to hear from you.

At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company’s future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.

Responsibilities to include:
File Management

Under supervision manage client matters according to NPS and ensure a high level of client care.
Provide legal and administrative support to fee earner(s) on their client matters

Finance

Ensure financial aspects of matters including time recording, billing and debtor management are managed to enable achievement of personal fee budget and support fee earners in the achievement of theirs.

About You:
Knowledge and understanding of basic legal concepts learnt from legal education such as undergraduate law, LLM, LPC, GDL or ILEX study; or equivalent work experience; or successful completion of the Paralegal Apprenticeship scheme.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems, particularly Mattersphere and Aderant.
Excellent typing skills (minimum wpm 35)
Relevant work experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to think logically and analytically.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders.
Commercially aware and highly motivated.
Proactive;
Good attention to detail;
Excellent time management and organisational skills

What we offer in return:
We offer a flexible agile working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.

How to apply

To make a formal application please select "Apply now" and follow the online process. Should your application be short-listed a member of the recruitment team will be in touch.

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