Paralegal

Job Advert; Milton Keynes; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Job Advert in Milton Keynes is recruiting a Paralegal to join a well-established, client-focused legal practice. The role is permanent and fully office-based, with a salary up to £27,000 depending on experience.

The successful candidate will support lawyers, manage client files, prepare documents and help ensure timely case progress. Ideal candidates have Paralegal, Legal Secretary or Team Assistant experience, plus Private Client or Crime & Litigation exposure.

Formación

• Previous experience in a Paralegal, Legal Secretary or Team Assistant role.
• Ideally Private Client or Crime & Litigation experience.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and document production skills.
• Confident using IT and case management systems.
• A proactive, flexible and professional approach.

Responsabilidades

• Providing day-to-day administrative and paralegal support to lawyers.
• Managing client files from opening through to closure.
• Preparing legal documents and handling correspondence.
• Managing diaries, inboxes, appointments and deadlines.
• Liaising with clients and acting as a first point of contact.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring compliance.
• Supporting billing, payments and general file administration.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to deliver excellent client service.

Conocimientos

Paralegal experience

Legal Secretary experience

Team Assistant

Private Client experience

Criminal & Litigation experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Document production

IT & case management systems

Descripción del empleo

Paralegal

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: Up to £27,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent | Fully office-based

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, organised and people-focused Paralegal to join a well-established, people-centric legal practice based in Milton Keynes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, supportive team environment, enjoys building relationships and takes pride in delivering an exceptional client experience. You'll play a key role in supporting the legal team, keeping things running smoothly and ensuring clients receive a first-class service.

Ideally, you'll have experience within Private Client or Crime & Litigation, although candidates with previous legal administration, Team Assistant or Legal Secretary experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative and paralegal support to lawyers.
• Managing client files from opening through to closure.
• Preparing legal documents and handling correspondence.
• Managing diaries, inboxes, appointments and deadlines.
• Liaising with clients and acting as a first point of contact.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring compliance.
• Supporting billing, payments and general file administration.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to deliver excellent client service.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a Paralegal, Legal Secretary or Team Assistant role.
• Ideally Private Client or Crime & Litigation experience.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and document production skills.
• Confident using IT and case management systems.
• A proactive, flexible and professional approach.

OA is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.