International Protection Paralegal

Gherson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gherson Solicitors LLP is seeking a Paralegal to join our International Protection team in London. The role is office-based and focuses on providing high-quality legal and administrative support to fee earners across complex matters.

You will manage client correspondence, organize files, assist with drafting court papers, maintain case records, and help with meetings, billing, and compliance. A law degree or equivalent and at least one year of paralegal experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s paralegal experience gained within a law firm.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A proactive and positive approach.
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills.
• Law degree (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Manage correspondence with clients, authorities, courts and tribunals promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of client matters and firm information.
• Create, maintain and organise electronic and hard copy client files.
• Prepare electronic and hard copy bundles as required.
• Draft, under supervision, court pleadings, arbitration submissions, applications and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate diaries and ensure court deadlines and appointments are effectively managed.
• Maintain accurate time recording across all matters and assist with billing.
• Participate in training and development activities as required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Verbal & written communication

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Client care

Interpersonal skills

Second language

Education

Law degree (or equivalent)

LPC, SQE, BPC/BPTC or other legal qualification

Job description

Gherson Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

**Please note that this role is fully office-based**

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our International Protection team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of complex matters. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal and administrative support, helping fee earners progress matters efficiently while delivering excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities

Communication

• Manage correspondence with clients, authorities, courts and tribunals in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality in relation to client matters and firm information.

Client Care & Administration

• Create, maintain and organise electronic and hard copy client files.
• Prepare electronic and hard copy bundles as required.
• Ensure the case management system is kept up to date, with all documents and correspondence filed promptly.
• Complete client questionnaires, court forms, tribunal forms and applications accurately and efficiently.

Drafting

• Draft, under supervision, court pleadings, arbitration submissions, applications and supporting documentation.
• Prepare correspondence, legal advice, research notes, statements and witness statements to a high standard.

Meetings

• Maintain accurate diaries and ensure court deadlines, hearings, tribunal dates and appointments are effectively managed.
• Attend court hearings, tribunals, client meetings, conferences and meetings with Counsel as required.
• Take accurate notes during meetings and calls with clients and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date time recording across all matters.
• Assist with billing and accounts-related tasks as required.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Business Development

• Support the firm’s business development activities by attending networking events and contributing content for publication on the Gherson website.
• Develop an understanding of the commercial aspects of legal practice and client service.

Professional Standards

• Provide support to colleagues during periods of absence and elevate urgent or complex matters to senior fee earners where appropriate.
• Adhere to all firm policies and procedures, including anti-money laundering, KYC, file opening, complaints handling and accounts procedures.

Training & Development

• Participate in training and development activities as required.
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development and continuous learning.

About You

• Minimum of 1 year’s paralegal experience gained within a law firm.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A proactive and positive approach.
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills.
• Law degree (or equivalent).
• Experience of international arbitration matters and/or proceedings before the High Court.
• Experience of sanctions-related matters.
• Fluency in a second language.
• LPC, SQE, BPC/BPTC or other relevant legal qualification.

International Protection Paralegal

Gherson Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

**Please note that this role is fully office-based**

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our International Protection team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of complex matters. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal and administrative support, helping fee earners progress matters efficiently while delivering excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities

Communication

• Manage correspondence with clients, authorities, courts and tribunals in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality in relation to client matters and firm information.

Client Care & Administration

• Create, maintain and organise electronic and hard copy client files.
• Prepare electronic and hard copy bundles as required.
• Ensure the case management system is kept up to date, with all documents and correspondence filed promptly.
• Complete client questionnaires, court forms, tribunal forms and applications accurately and efficiently.

Drafting

• Draft, under supervision, court pleadings, arbitration submissions, applications and supporting documentation.
• Prepare correspondence, legal advice, research notes, statements and witness statements to a high standard.

Meetings

• Maintain accurate diaries and ensure court deadlines, hearings, tribunal dates and appointments are effectively managed.
• Attend court hearings, tribunals, client meetings, conferences and meetings with Counsel as required.
• Take accurate notes during meetings and calls with clients and external professionals.

Time Recording & Billing

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date time recording across all matters.
• Assist with billing and accounts-related tasks as required.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Business Development

• Support the firm’s business development activities by attending networking events and contributing content for publication on the Gherson website.
• Develop an understanding of the commercial aspects of legal practice and client service.

Professional Standards

• Provide support to colleagues during periods of absence and elevate urgent or complex matters to senior fee earners where appropriate.
• Adhere to all firm policies and procedures, including anti-money laundering, KYC, file opening, complaints handling and accounts procedures.

Training & Development

• Participate in training and development activities as required.
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development and continuous learning.

About You

Essential

• Minimum of 1 year’s paralegal experience gained within a law firm.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A proactive and positive approach.
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills.
• Law degree (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Experience of international arbitration matters and/or proceedings before the High Court.
• Experience of sanctions-related matters.
• Fluency in a second language.
• LPC, SQE, BPC/BPTC or other relevant legal qualification.

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