Public Law Paralegal

ResourceBank ,
London, Greater London
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Simpson Millar is a leading Claimant law firm with offices throughout the country. Our public law department deals with a variety of areas, including public law, community care law, claims against public authorities, education law and civil liberties/human rights. It is ranked in Chambers and Legal 500, and has a leading reputation in the areas in which we specialise. We are seeking paralegals in our London office to work with our team of solicitors. We are looking for candidates with an enthusiastic personality and an excellent telephone manner. It is not expected that applicants will necessarily have knowledge of our areas of law as training will be given on joining. Key Responsibilities: To assist fee earners in the Public Law Department with their caseloads to include:- * Drafting letters, including pre-action correspondence and advice * Drafting Witness Statements * Preparing bundles * Attending Court * Legal research * Dealing with the Legal Aid Agency * Communicating with clients * New client enquiries * Maintain internal records in relation to calls and work undertaken * Prioritise & manage workload effectively * To manage calls and cases, research information and provide a comprehensive legal service * Maintain up to date knowledge of services & procedures * Billing Experience / Knowledge / Qualifications ESSENTIAL: * Excellent client care skills * Good team player who works well both independently and with colleagues to achieve results * Excellent writing skills * Ability to deal with calls and casework effectively and efficiently * Ability to carry out legal research and to report findings clearly and concisely * Ability to manage and prioritise work effectively * Ability to obtain relevant information from all callers and answer their queries directly or refer as appropriate * Ability to work with a case management system, databases and normal office IT systems. * A commitment to Equal Opportunities * Excellent telephone manner * Enthusiastic personality DESIRABLE: * Successful completion of law degree/ PGDL * Successful completion of LPC/ BPTC * Experience of working with the general public face to face * Experience of working within Legal Sector * Ability to draft tribunal and court documents PERSONALITY PROFILE: * An ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a friendly and co-operative approach towards staff, and callers * Good organisation and time management skills * A person who enjoys multi-tasking * Excellent communication skills * Someone who is enthusiastic, positive with the will and desire to succeed * A person who is self-motivated and works well either in a team or independently To apply, please forward a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining why you should be considered for this position and what abilities you will bring to it. Closing date for applications: 22/06/2020

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