Paralegal

The Company:

Our client is an award-winning, full service, commercial law firm and they are rapidly developing a national reputation for its innovative approach to delivering legal services. They operate in the financial services, leisure, retail & consumer goods, technology & media, renewables, housing and public sectors. Their specialisms are real estate, banking and finance, commercial, corporate, employment, dispute resolution and litigation.

The Job:

On behalf of our client we are seeking a Paralegal. In this role you will undertake legal work in respect of mortgage litigation. This role is being offered on a full time and permanent basis.

In this role, responsibilities will include:

• Fee earning end to end case work including being responsible for your own cases allocated in accordance with resourcing thresholds, to include some more complex matters, under supervision.
• Preparation of documentation, liaising with clients, customers (as and when required), third parties to progress cases through the appropriate process within SLA
• Drafting correspondence
• Reviewing incoming correspondence from third parties
• Managing key dates
• Ensuring their system is accurately updated to allow data capture and MI to be produced
• Responsible for delivering an excellent client service through case management
• Full financial management of matters with high level of financial hygiene specifically in relation to billing,
• Play an active role in continuous improvement and change within relevant team and support the Senior management team in that respect.
• Undertake work within the regulatory and industry frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a culture of positive behaviour and role modelling within the team.
• Operate at a competency level which means you are a Subject Matter Expert.

The Person:

• For this role, our client is looking for someone who has gained conveyancing experience
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Accuracy, good organisational skills, ability to operate in a fast paced environment and flexibility
• Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint,
• interwoven would be beneficial & excellent IT skills too.

The Benefits:

Contributory Pension, Group Life, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days’ holiday & a flexible benefits scheme.

The Hours:

Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm

The Location:

Central Bristol, no car parking (hybrid working is available)

The Salary:

£26-40,000