Trainee Paralegal

Role Overview & Responsibilities

A fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to start or further a career in the law. We are a fast growing, well respected firm of solicitors with offices in Swindon and Witney. We are looking for a trainee paralegal, to be based in Witney. The role will involve a range of administrative, legal and IT duties and there will be opportunities to train and develop beyond the role for the right candidate.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Reception duties: answering the phone, managing emails, making appointments and taking payments.
• Greeting clients into the office.
• General office management including post and ordering stationary.
• Support and assistance to departmental fee earners including attending meetings and taking notes.
• Assisting with casework.
• Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases.
• Dealing with correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate time costing procedures.
• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly.
• Ensuring compliance with file management.
• Filing and general admin including photocopying and printing documents for meetings.
• Typing letters – legal and non-legal.

Skills and Qualities required:

• Minimum 5 GCSEs, Grade A to C including Maths and English or equivalent. A levels or equivalent. (Degree preferable)
• Able to use Microsoft Office
• Some office experience is essential, strong IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Teamwork.
• Good timekeeping, well presented and professional.
• Able to use own initiative and multi task with a flexible approach to working – will assist in different areas when required.
• Good organisational skills.

Benefits:Competitive remuneration package.

• Private healthcare
• Excellent career progression.
• Support and training.
• Bonuses

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
As per government guidance

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person