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Paralegals provide assistance and support to solicitors and barristers. No legal qualifications are required to become a Paralegal, making it the fastest-emerging role within the legal industry.
Job Description
The roles and responsibilities of a Paralegal varies depending on the employer. However, the main tasks of a Paralegal tend to be:
• Carrying out legal research to support cases
• Preparation and creation of legal documentation
• Providing clients with legal advice and information
• Carrying out interviews with clients/witnesses
• Undertaking general administrative tasks
Requirements
Paralegals do not require any specific qualifications. However, Paralegal roles are extremely popular, meaning candidates with legal degrees, qualifications etc. are much more likely to be successful.
Working Hours
The standard working hours for a Paralegal are usually between 37-40 hours. This may increase depending on the importance of a case or workload. Paralegals may also be required to leave the office and attend court or meetings.
Progression
Paralegals can now be seen as a gateway into becoming a solicitor. If you have worked as a Paralegal, you may be able to apply to have the time you spent in the job contribute towards your Solicitor training.
The experience that a Paralegal can acquire can be crucial in regards to their professional progression. Many law firms see Paralegals as a perfect example of an individual who has a vast understanding of the legal industry and has achieved this by learning ‘on the job’.
If you enjoy conveyancing, have a passion for exceptional customer service and want to be part of a hardworking, supportive and friendly Conveyancing team as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, then we’d love to hear from you! We Offer: · Ongoing technical development & training sessions · A high level of administrative support and a great work/life balance · Regular per...
We are seeking to appoint an experienced RTA Paralegal to join our Pre-Litigation team. As a well established progressive Law Practice based in Cheadle, we have a strong reputation in the Personal Injury Sector. The Role To run a caseload of approximately 250 MOJ Portal or Non-Portal cases, dependent upon previous experience. To complete the day to day running of the cases including client ins...
New legal career opportunities in Birmingham Flint Bishop is a multi-award-winning, UK 200 law firm with some of the most talented legal experts in the Midlands. We employ over 170 solicitors and support staff between our headquarters in Derby and second office in Ashbourne, with plans to open a new office in Birmingham later this year. There has been a significant increase in fee income...
New legal career opportunities in Birmingham Flint Bishop is a multi-award-winning, UK 200 law firm with some of the most talented legal experts in the Midlands. We employ over 170 solicitors and support staff between our headquarters in Derby and second office in Ashbourne, with plans to open a new office in Birmingham later this year. There has been a significant increase in fee income...
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Debt Recovery team as a paralegal. Our Legal 500-ranked, fast-paced and hard-working Debt Recovery team empowers individuals to manage their own caseload of work, whilst also contributing to a friendly and supportive team environment. We provide the complete commercial debt recovery service, from outsourced early arrears collections through to exp...
PERSONAL INJURY - LANCASHIRE A growing firm in Bolton is seeking RTA Portal Paralegals to join their team. Do you have some experience handling PI MoJ Portal files? Are you looking for an opportunity to widen your knowledge and progress? Do you want the opportunity to potentially gain some litigation experience? If you're looking for a role to start or continue your PI career, this is a great ...
Employment Paralegal. I am recruiting on behalf of a Coventry based client which is seeking to build its Employment team over the coming months and looking for Employment Paralegals to assist clients with a range of contentious and non-contentious work. This would be a great role if you are a junior paralegal currently working in employment law, or if you are in a litigation field and would lik...
CRIMINAL LAW/ MOTORING OFFENCES PARALEGAL MERSEYSIDE A rare opportunity has arisen for a Criminal Law Paralegal to join a growing and successful specialist motor offences firm in Merseyside. The ideal candidate will have experience working either as a Criminal Law Paralegal or more specifically within the area of motoring offences. The role will involve representing motorists who have been cha...
CONVEYANCING ASSISTANT CHESHIRE Our client, a highly regarded firm with an excellent reputation for good quality work are currently seeking an ambitious Conveyancing Assistant to join their team. They are looking to recruit at a variety of levels from a minimum of one years experience up to more senior level assistants. Salaries will reflect experience. Your duties will include supporting seni...
We are seeking to appoint an experienced RTA Paralegal to join our Pre-Litigation team. As a well established progressive Law Practice based in Cheadle, we have a strong reputation in the Personal Injury Sector. The Role To run a caseload of approximately 250 MOJ Portal or Non-Portal cases, dependent upon previous experience. To complete the day to day running of the cases including client ins...
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Paralegal/Housing Adviser £22,562 pa + excellent benefits Full time-37.5 hours per week Norwich Closing date: Monday 29 th April 2019 at 11.30pm We're looking for a results-driven, commercially aware individual to join our efficient legal team in Norwich as a Paralegal/Housing Adviser. While direct experience of housing advice or litigation would be ideal, we are more interested in your intell...
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We are seeking a confident, proactive, flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and professional full time paralegal to provide support to our Real Estate team based in Bedford Row, Holborn. Our clients fall into two main categories: publicly-quoted companies and private investors and developers; and retail companies needing ongoing commercial property advice. The successful candidate will ...
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Debt Recovery team as a paralegal. Our Legal 500-ranked, fast-paced and hard-working Debt Recovery team empowers individuals to manage their own caseload of work, whilst also contributing to a friendly and supportive team environment. We provide the complete commercial debt recovery service, from outsourced early arrears collections through to exp...
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Insurance Litigation team as a Recoveries Paralegal. We seek individuals who can deliver the exceptional quality client service synonymous with Flint Bishop and who share our ethos and commitment to building long-lasting client relationships. We are currently on a recruitment drive to expand our 170 lawyers and support staff across the firm in res...
Conveyancing Paralegal : £20k to £25k : Warwickshire An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Warwickshire. You will work closely alongside a senior equity partner, providing comprehensive support and progressing residential conveyancing files. Over time you will be given more responsibility and the chance to ...
Our client is a highly successful global law firm and they are seeking to recruit a legal assistant to join their real estate team in Cardiff. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in supporting a range of projects across the department. These will include managing the process of obtain searches and commenting on the results, post completion work and assisting in reporting...
Job Title: Junior Paralegal Location: Guildford Salary: £16,000 - £18,000 dependant on experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent The company is an innovative, market-leading law firm who specialise in commercial debt recovery and litigation. Based in modern offices on the outskirts of Guildford with ample parking, there is a vacancy in their focused, but friendly, legal department. Job Role: T...
Are you a Commercial Property Paralegal considering your next move within Glasgow? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a highly respected team on a broad range of commercial property matters including cross-border transactions.Typically you will assist with the purchase and sale of commercial property, provide support for corporate acquisitions, assist with leasing work, assist...
We are looking for a Private Client Paralegal with a minimum of 12 months+ experience, to join our growing Private Client team in our well-established, three office law firm in North Surrey. Gowen & Stevens has been established for over 120 years, whilst originally Croydon based and initially providing legal services to the people of Croydon, the firm's clients are today widely spread both thr...
SUMMARY: Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury Paralegal - A respected Top 150 firm, with an industry leading personal injury team is seeking a motivated paralegal to join them and develop their career. This role is perfect for a graduate or newly appointed paralegal. Call us now – JOB TITLE: Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury Paralegal EXP REQUIRED: 1+ LOCATION: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire...
Commercial Property Paralegal. My client sits proudly in the Top 200 UK Law firms, and is a commercial practice with a strong focus on agriculture and rural estates, the food sector, and commercial property. The firm is looking for a Commercial Property Paralegal who has 12 months' experience working within a busy commercial department to join their growing team in Alconbury, Cambridgeshire. Yo...
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