paralegal

Kingsgate Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsgate Recruitment Ltd is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join a professional legal team in the UK. The role focuses on providing legal and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners, handling case management, documentation, client communication and day-to-day matters.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, well-organised and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment is desirable, with level depending on the role.
• A law degree, LPC, SQE-related qualification or relevant legal experience would be advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with legal case management systems would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors and fee earners with the management and progression of legal cases.
• Preparing, drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence.
• Conducting legal research and summarising findings.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client files and case management records.
• Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, third parties and other relevant organisations.
• Preparing bundles, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring documents are completed and submitted on time.
• Supporting case preparation and ensuring compliance with relevant procedures.
• Providing general administrative support to the legal team.
• Maintaining confidentiality and delivering a professional standard of client care.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Law degree or LPC/SQE qualifications

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Job Title: Paralegal

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, organised and detail-oriented Paralegal to join a legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous legal experience who is looking to develop their skills and progress their career within a professional legal environment.

The successful candidate will provide legal and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners, assisting with case management, legal documentation, client communication and the day-to-day running of legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors and fee earners with the management and progression of legal cases.
• Preparing, drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence.
• Conducting legal research and summarising findings where required.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client files and case management records.
• Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, third parties and other relevant organisations.
• Preparing bundles, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring documents are completed and submitted on time.
• Supporting case preparation and ensuring compliance with relevant procedures.
• Providing general administrative support to the legal team.
• Maintaining confidentiality and delivering a professional standard of client care.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a legal environment is desirable, with experience requirements depending on the level of the role.
• A law degree, LPC, SQE-related qualification or relevant legal experience would be advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A professional and client-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with legal case management systems would be beneficial.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be proactive, reliable and enthusiastic about developing their legal career. They will have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and the ability to support a busy legal team effectively.