Paralegal

Wahed Invest; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Paralegal to support their dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate should have a law degree or equivalent qualification and ideally 1-3 years of experience in private client work. A strong interest in Shariah law is essential. This role provides an opportunity to work with a team focused on drafting Shariah-compliant Islamic Wills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience at a solicitor’s firm in private client work.
• Interest in Shariah law and its application under English law.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of legal documents.
• Review and analyse legal documents and regulations.
• Manage and organize case files efficiently.
• Liaise with clients and coordinate legal activities.
• Attend court hearings and provide administrative support.

Skills

Legal research

Client liaison

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in law or postgraduate diploma

CILEx qualification

Job description

About I Will Solicitors Ltd:

I Will Solicitors Ltd, is a subsidiary of Wahed. It specialises in the field of private client work, (Wills, inheritance tax planning, probate, trusts, Court of Protection and related work). I Will Solicitors Ltd is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and are dedicated to providing specialist quality advice to our clients. We specialise in helping our clients with the drafting of Shariah-compliant Islamic Wills in the UK.

Job Brief:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal professionals and ensuring the smooth functioning of our legal operations. Our focus at I Will Solicitors is on the private client field of law (Wills, Probate, Tax Planning, Trusts and Court of Protection work). We are perhaps the leading specialist in Islamic Wills and work extensively within the Muslim community.

Job Description:

• Building upon existing private client work experience and becoming a qualified specialist in this field.
• Conduct legal research and assist in the preparation of legal documents, such as contracts, briefs, and motions.
• Review and analyse legal documents, statutes, and regulations to provide accurate and timely information.
• Assist in the management and organization of case files, maintaining an efficient and up-to-date filing system.
• Liaise with clients, witnesses, and other stakeholders to gather information and coordinate legal activities.
• Attend court hearings, trials, and meetings, taking notes and providing administrative support as required.
• Assist in drafting correspondence and communication on behalf of the legal team.
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments and assist in monitoring changes in laws and regulations

Job Specification:

• Ideally have a degree in law (or postgraduate diploma in law) or be a CILEx qualification, but a graduate in any other field will be considered provided you can demonstrate an ambition to pursue this area of law.
• Ideally 1-3 years at a previous solicitor’s firm dealing with private client work.
• An interest in Shariah law and its implications and application under English law.
• Knowledge of civil litigation and court procedure is desirable.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems under pressure, contributing to proactive, expert, timely and authoritative legal advice and support to stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly.
• Enthusiastic team player.
• High attention to detail.
• A desire to learn and progress.