Paralegal

☞ Harrison Clark Rickerbys

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Update day: 30-04-2024

Location: Northampton East Midlands

Category: Legal / Contracts

Industry: Law Firms

Job type: Apprenticeship

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It’s never been a better time to join HCR Law. We are a full-service firm, highly recognised as a leader across several practices. Having grown exponentially over recent years, we are now over 800 strong with 11 offices across the UK.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to work across our Northampton and Milton Keynes offices, working in the Employment Team supporting with an interesting and varied caseload including employment tribunal litigation, advising commercial clients and working on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, under supervision. In addition, you will be carrying out administrative work where required.
Main Duties

  • Managing aspects of files managed by qualified Solicitors and undertaking routine legal tasks as directed and under supervision.
  • Undertaking legal processes, under supervision, such as routine file management including file opening and billing
  • Diary management for the senior lawyer you are supporting ensuring all deadlines are met in a timely manner
  • Drafting legal documents using appropriate precedents and templates
  • Undertaking legal research, using appropriate methods and sourcing, presenting the results in an accurate and timely manner
  • Provide legal support and act as a legal resource providing help where required
  • Take an active role with the Paralegal and Trainee (PT) group and attend networking events or careers fairs to provide appropriate support as required
  • Ensure all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, in line with GDPR.

What we’re looking for:

  • Legal qualification preferably post LPC or a desire to complete a CILEx apprenticeship.
  • Previous experience within a paralegal role is desirable
  • Basic understanding of employment law
  • Excellent organisational capability with excellent attention to detail
  • Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a willingness to learn and the ability to manage a growing workload
  • Client service focussed with the ability to handle demanding stakeholders
  • Strong IT skills with accurate typing capability
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and corporate environment
  • Ability to work as an effective member of a team and to offer support to peers where required

Job Type: Apprenticeship

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Deadline: 14-06-2024

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