Contract Paralegal

TLT LLP; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Contract Paralegals to support their Mortgage Enforcement Team in Belfast. This exciting role offers an initial 3-6 month contract with the possibility of extension, ideal for those looking to further their career in a dynamic law firm. As a Contract Paralegal, you will manage your own caseload, prepare legal documents, and ensure timely client communication. Join a fast-paced and forward-thinking firm that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact for clients and communities alike.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of Paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of repossession files and prepare legal documents.
• Regularly update clients on the progress of their matters.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Administration experience

Telephone handling

Empathy with clients

Proactivity

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Case management system

Job description

TLT looking to speak to experienced Contract Paralegals to support our Mortgage Enforcement Team in Belfast.

This role will be an initial 3-6 month contract with a high chance of extension. You will be working on a day rate via an Umbrella company. Ideally candidates will reside in the Belfast region as we require full-time office attendance whilst in your probationary period.

What you'll be doing

As a Contract Paralegal your day-to-day remit includes:

• Responsible for own caseload of repossession files, referring all legal aspects to the Team Supervisor or Team Manager.
• Preparation of communications and legal documents.
• Processing new matters using case management system.
• Use case management system to action workflow entries on a daily basis and from the Schedule for individual files.
• Regularly update clients as to progress of matters.
• Ensure that all matters are billed promptly.

Your Skills and Experience

• At least 6 to 12 months of Paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Previous administration experience.
• Previous telephone handling experience.
• To demonstrate a natural empathy/affinity with Clients and a good telephone manner, with clear diction.
• Proactivity and attention to detail.
• Organisational and time management skills.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to access to work please contact the recruitment team on [e-mail]

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