Paralegal

The Portfolio Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Portfolio Group Inc. is seeking a Paralegal to join the Litigation team in Manchester city centre, supporting Employment Tribunals with client communications, document drafting and legal administration.

The role includes assisting with bundles, minutes and diary management within a fast-paced department. The successful candidate may be a Law graduate or an experienced Paralegal with LLb Employment Law exposure, strong organisation and time management, and a proactive team approach to deliver

Qualifications

• LLB with Employment law module or elective.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Positive team ethic and business development focus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handling client enquiries.
• Supporting Litigation Executives with their varied caseloads, assisting with applications, documents and bundles.
• Assisting the firm in discharging its regulatory obligations, primarily in respect of Client Care.
• Working proactively to assist in the creation and maintenance of files, system notes, minutes and diaries.
• Collaborating with the team furthering continually improving customer experience.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Team player

Time management

Education

LLB with Employment law

Job description

Portfolio are proud to exclusively represent our client in their search for a Paralegal. This is an amazing opportunity for a Law graduate or experienced Paralegal to join the exsisting Litigation team, providing integral support in the litigation stage of Employment tribunals. You will be dealing with clients over phone and email, drafing of documents and legal admin, creating bundles and taking minutes in meetings. You will need to be organised and have good time management in a fast paced department. In return you will have amazing support and guidance, encouraging progression withing the business. If you have recently graduated with an LLb and are looking for your first role within Employment Law,

Job Purpose

We are working within a well established Legal department based in Manchester city centre, assisting the Litigation Executives prepare for Employment Tribunals.

Job Overview

We are looking for a bright, confident and enthusiastic team member who can assist Litigation Executives with telephone and email communications, drafting and legal administration. The successful candidate will gain exposure to commercial legal practice, working in a dynamic team covering Employment Law. A focus on remarkable client service and care is key for this role. The ideal candidate will have experience putting into practice their excellent communication skills (face-to-face, telephone, written text and email).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Handling client enquiries.
• Supporting Litigation Executives with their varied caseloads, assisting with applications, documents and bundles.
• Assisting the firm in discharging its regulatory obligations, primarily in respect of Client Care.
• Working proactively to assist in the creation and maintenance of files, system notes, minutes and diaries.
• Collaborating with the team furthering continually improving customer experience.

What you Bring to the Team

• A sound academic background - LLb with Employment law as a module or Elective
• Experience in a customer focused environment and track record of excellent performance
• A positive team ethic and business development focus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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