Dispute Resolution Paralegal
A leading Legal 500 with multiple offices are currently seeking a Dispute Resolution Paralegal to join them in their busy offices in Sevenoaks. Working within a team of made up of Senior Solicitors and Partners, and supported by a Secretary, the successful Dispute Resolution Paralegal will play a vital part!
The successful Dispute Resolution Paralegal will work primarily with the Head of Department and Partner, providing legal support in a range of matters including both civil and commercial litigation.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Legal Research
* Drafting contracts and letters
* Assisting with a variety of commercial and civil litigation cases
* Assisting on case loads
* File preparation
* Preparing court bundles
* Client contact
The successful Dispute Resolution Paralegal will have the following background/skill set:
* Strong academics (at least 2:1 classification degree gained at respected University)
* Ideally gained some experience within a City or regional law firm, with focus on litigation
* Professional telephone manner
* Well presented
* High attention to detail
* Ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines
* Keen team player
* Must be local or have links to Kent
The successful Dispute Resolution Paralegal will benefit from on-going training and development, working for a firm which recognises and rewards its staff. You will join a successful team where there are opportunities for progression for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual.
This is a firm which offers a friendly working culture. Whilst staff are expected to work hard; enjoying a healthy work-life balance is actively encouraged. Staff are supportive of one another and there are regular social events to get involved in!
Please note: Whilst this firm offers training contracts (not guaranteed for applications), all trainee spaces are filled until 2021/2022 and therefore trainees will not be considered until this point
The successful Dispute Resolution Paralegal will work primarily with the Head of Department and Partner, providing legal support in a range of matters including both civil and commercial litigation.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Legal Research
* Drafting contracts and letters
* Assisting with a variety of commercial and civil litigation cases
* Assisting on case loads
* File preparation
* Preparing court bundles
* Client contact
The successful Dispute Resolution Paralegal will have the following background/skill set:
* Strong academics (at least 2:1 classification degree gained at respected University)
* Ideally gained some experience within a City or regional law firm, with focus on litigation
* Professional telephone manner
* Well presented
* High attention to detail
* Ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines
* Keen team player
* Must be local or have links to Kent
The successful Dispute Resolution Paralegal will benefit from on-going training and development, working for a firm which recognises and rewards its staff. You will join a successful team where there are opportunities for progression for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual.
This is a firm which offers a friendly working culture. Whilst staff are expected to work hard; enjoying a healthy work-life balance is actively encouraged. Staff are supportive of one another and there are regular social events to get involved in!
Please note: Whilst this firm offers training contracts (not guaranteed for applications), all trainee spaces are filled until 2021/2022 and therefore trainees will not be considered until this point