Paralegal
Paralegal
12-month FTC
GBP18,500 - GBP21,000
Milton Keynes
We have an excellent opportunity for an ambitious paralegal to join our client on a fixed term contract basis working to support to the team's employment tribunal litigation and immigration practices.
As a valued member of the team you will be involved in maintaining client relationships as well as relationships with various chambers, contributing to business development, raising your own profile and supporting the continued growth of the practice.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Supporting employment litigation, primarily in the employment tribunal
* Case management e.g. preparing hearing bundles, assisting with disclosure and drafting tribunal documents
* Providing support with immigration matters including liaising with clients to gather documentation and information, drafting applications and supporting documentation, and maintaining files
* Assisting with due diligence in relation to corporate transactions
* Providing back up support to the wider department in the management of projects
* Assisting with data subject access requests
* Building and maintaining client relationships
* Maintaining and developing relationships with chambers
* Contributing to business development
* File management and invoicing where required
We are looking for someone with:
* A qualification in law e.g. law degree / Graduate Diploma in Law
* Previous experience in immigration, preferably focused on business immigration
* Knowledge and understanding of paralegal work, obtained through work experience in a similar environment.
* Possesses the confidence to deal effectively with Partners and professionals
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
* Able to prioritise and multi-task particularly when working under pressure
* Able to interact positively at all levels and a good team player
* Self-motivated with a methodical approach to work
* Hardworking and enthusiastic approach to work; professional in outlook, attitude and appearance
* Exceptional proof-reader and legal research abilities
If you feel you have what it takes, please apply today because we'd love to hear from you!
Role advertised: 30 May 2019
WE WOULD PREFER YOUR CV IN WORD FORMAT
Ascendant Recruitment is one of Milton Keynes and Northampton's leading recruitment companies, with PA/Administration, Customer Service, Human Resources, Finance and Temporary divisions. Ascendant Recruitment operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on our current vacancies please visit and like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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12-month FTC
GBP18,500 - GBP21,000
Milton Keynes
We have an excellent opportunity for an ambitious paralegal to join our client on a fixed term contract basis working to support to the team's employment tribunal litigation and immigration practices.
As a valued member of the team you will be involved in maintaining client relationships as well as relationships with various chambers, contributing to business development, raising your own profile and supporting the continued growth of the practice.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Supporting employment litigation, primarily in the employment tribunal
* Case management e.g. preparing hearing bundles, assisting with disclosure and drafting tribunal documents
* Providing support with immigration matters including liaising with clients to gather documentation and information, drafting applications and supporting documentation, and maintaining files
* Assisting with due diligence in relation to corporate transactions
* Providing back up support to the wider department in the management of projects
* Assisting with data subject access requests
* Building and maintaining client relationships
* Maintaining and developing relationships with chambers
* Contributing to business development
* File management and invoicing where required
We are looking for someone with:
* A qualification in law e.g. law degree / Graduate Diploma in Law
* Previous experience in immigration, preferably focused on business immigration
* Knowledge and understanding of paralegal work, obtained through work experience in a similar environment.
* Possesses the confidence to deal effectively with Partners and professionals
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
* Able to prioritise and multi-task particularly when working under pressure
* Able to interact positively at all levels and a good team player
* Self-motivated with a methodical approach to work
* Hardworking and enthusiastic approach to work; professional in outlook, attitude and appearance
* Exceptional proof-reader and legal research abilities
If you feel you have what it takes, please apply today because we'd love to hear from you!
Role advertised: 30 May 2019
WE WOULD PREFER YOUR CV IN WORD FORMAT
Ascendant Recruitment is one of Milton Keynes and Northampton's leading recruitment companies, with PA/Administration, Customer Service, Human Resources, Finance and Temporary divisions. Ascendant Recruitment operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on our current vacancies please visit and like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
If this isn't your perfect role, register with us and let us find it for you