Paralegal

Adecco; St Helens; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal for a law firm in St Helens. The role entails supporting the legal team with case preparation, conducting legal research, and drafting documents. The ideal candidate will have a paralegal certificate or relevant experience, strong organisational skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with case management and maintain case files.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and contracts.
• Assist with trial preparation and coordinate witness interviews.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Paralegal certificate or relevant experience

Tools

Legal research software

Document management software

Job description

Adecco are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Paralegal to join our client's dynamic legal team. Our client is a well-established law firm known for their commitment to excellence.

Working hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Salary: negotiable depending on experience - £24, to £30, per annum.

You will be working within the Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Litigation department .

Location: St Helens

As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for supporting the legal team in all aspects of case preparation and document management within Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence and Litigation . You will work closely with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders to gather and organise relevant information, conduct legal research, draught legal documents, and assist with trial preparation.

The ideal candidate for this position has a strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. You should also be comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with case management, including organising documents, preparing legal forms, and maintaining case files.
• Conducting legal research and gathering relevant information.
• Drafting legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Assisting with trial preparation, including organising exhibits and coordinating witness interviews.
• Collaborating with attorneys and clients to ensure effective communication and case progress.
• Fee Earner - desired

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or relevant experience.
• Proficiency in legal research and document management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for the legal field, then we invite you to submit your application for the Paralegal position to become an integral part of their team!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.