Paralegal

Avocet Legal; Exeter; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services company is seeking a Graduate Paralegal for a fully remote position. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a 2:1 Law degree and excellent communication and drafting skills. This role offers competitive starting salary, discretionary bonuses, and opportunities for progression to Advocate level with comprehensive training provided.

Benefits

Regular salary increases with experience

Discretionary bonuses

Fully remote working with equipment provided

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 classification in Law degree or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional document drafting skills.
• Good computer skills including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced Administrators, Paralegals, and Advocates.
• Draft representations on behalf of clients.
• Review medical documentation and evidence.
• Assess client's circumstances and needs.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Exceptional drafting skills

Good computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Education

2:1 Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Avocet Legal Careers is currently looking to recruit a graduate Paralegal to join a private company offering legal services on a fully remote basis.

The ideal candidate will have, as a minimum, a 2:1 Law degree or equivalent, and will be happy working on a fully remote basis. You will have excellent written and verbal skills, as well as exceptional drafting skills. This role does have fantastic progression opportunities to Advocate level, with full training provided.

Paralegal responsibilities include:

• Working alongside a team of experienced Administrators, Paralegals and Advocates
• Drafting representations on behalf of clients
• Reviewing medical documentation and evidence
• Reviewing client's circumstances and needs

Paralegal requirements:

• You will be a Law Graduate or equivalent with a minimum 2:1 classification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You will have exceptional document drafting skills
• Good computer skills to include working with Outlook, Excel, and Word

Benefits:

• GBP23,400 per annum starting salary for training period only with regular increases in salary with experience
• Discretionary bonuses
• Progression opportunities
• Fully remote working with all equipment provided

If you are a Law Graduate looking for the first step in your legal career and your preference would be to work fully remotely, please get in touch with Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers today.