Paralegal

Knights; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job description

Knights has always done things differently; in 2012, we were the first organisation of our type in the UK legal sector to attract private equity investment, enabling us to move from the traditional partnership model to a corporate structure, creating a clear separation between management/ownership and fee earners.

The success of our model was reflected in very attractive growth over the following 6 years and since our listing on the AIM market in June 2018, we have reported year on year growth in both turnover and profits.

With over 1400 colleagues across 31 locations our strong organic growth, combined with a number of high quality recent acquisitions in Newcastle, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Kings Hill, Exeter, Weybridge and Sheffield means we are now a more diversified business with strengthened positions in our key target markets. We have the team and financial resources in place to deliver our organic and acquisitive growth strategy as we scale up to be the leading legal and professional services business outside London.

Our business model and culture remains a clear differentiator from many legal services businesses enabling us to recruit individuals who wish to work in a modern professional services business

The Opportunity:

In Portsmouth, our Private Client team has established an outstanding reputation as one of the leading teams for providing pragmatic and market leading advice to a wide range of clients and has outstanding technical ability.

We are now seeking to recruit a Paralegal who possesses excellent communication and organisational skills, and is now looking to be a key part of a fantastic wider team whilst developing their legal career. This is a great chance to be part of a Private Client team that provides fantastic premium service to clients and be part of Knights' amazing national Private Wealth offering.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in a Private Client setting is beneficial
• Client focus; the ability to build and sustain relationships;
• A good eye for detail, presentation and overall high work standards;
• Good time management skills and the ability to organise;
• A keen interest in private client work;
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team not only in Private Client but with other teams across the business;
• Live in, near to, or have connections to Portsmouth;

We offer a unique environment; you will be part of a one team culture that promotes direct responsibility with an expectation to always deliver the best service possible for clients within a collegiate, team based environment.

Most excitingly of all, you have the opportunity to help change the way we all think about and deliver the future of legal and professional services in a friendly, caring business, with little (if any) hierarchy. Our culture of positivity and transparency, provides a great platform for the right people to take their careers to the next level

If you would like to make a positive difference to your career get in touch with our Recruitment Manager, Michael Appleby, for a highly confidential and informative discussion about why Knights is different. Michael can be contacted on 07805 819860 or by email at [e-mail]