Housing Paralegal — Court & Client Support Role

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave (Pro rata)

Excellent Pension Scheme (8% employer)

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements with TOI

Maternity/Paternity leave benefits

Sick pay and dependent leave

Job summary

Derbyshire Law Centre in Chesterfield needs a dedicated legal support professional to work at the head office, five days a week. The role involves assisting solicitors, preparing documents, and meeting clients in a high-volume environment with quick turnarounds.

The successful candidate will hold a Law Degree, have strong IT skills (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams) and be well organised. Derbyshire Law Centre prioritises justice access and offers strong staff welfare.

Qualifications

• Committed and self-motivated
• Organised with ability to prioritise
• Client care skills
• Strong academic background with a Law Degree
• Excellent IT skills – Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Microsoft 365
• Experience in a law firm would be desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Assisting with case work – taking instruction, dealing with correspondence, drafting pleadings
• Maintain accurate time recording for fee earners
• Compliance with file management
• Ensuring CCMS and other systems are correct
• Liaising with Counsel and other professionals

Skills

Committed

Organised

Client care

IT skills

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Derbyshire Law Centre in Chesterfield needs a dedicated legal support professional to work at the head office, five days a week. The role involves assisting solicitors, preparing documents, and meeting clients in a high-volume environment with quick turnarounds.

The successful candidate will hold a Law Degree, have strong IT skills (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams) and be well organised. Derbyshire Law Centre prioritises justice access and offers strong staff welfare.