Paralegal

Lightfoots Solicitors; Thame; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightfoots Solicitors seeks a Junior Paralegal to support the Mortgage Litigation team and assist with case management. This role involves maintaining case files, preparing legal documents, and collaborating with fee earners. The position offers opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

BUPA Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Paid volunteer days

Significant learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal is a plus but not necessary.
• At least 1 year's experience in an administrative role is preferable.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Open and maintain electronic case files.
• Assist fee earners with case load.
• Prepare routine legal documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactivity

Attention to detail

Job description

Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Paralegal to join our friendly Mortgage Litigation team and also support the general Litigation team. You will be responsible for assisting fee earners in the department with their case load as well as providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to the Fee Earners within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and maintain electronic case files, keeping organised by actioning workflow entries and processing client instructions.
• Initially, assisting fee earners in department with case load and under their direction.
• Review Land Registry Office Copies.
• Prepare routine legal documents using templates from our case management system.
• Issue proceedings, obtain Court Orders and take enforcement action.
• Prepare, file and serve Court bundles.
• Assist fee earners in preparing invoices and ensure all fees are accounted for.
• Supporting Fee Earners with the day-to-day management of files.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Past experience as a legal assistant or paralegal is a plus but not necessary
• Preferable at least 1 years’ experience in an administrative role.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills are needed.
• Ability to be proactive and handle a busy workload.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team and embrace teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
  
  

Why work for Lightfoots Solicitors?

Our staff are our greatest asset and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. We provide a range of benefits to support you in and outside of the workplace.

Firstly, you will enjoy enhanced annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme, alongside a competitive salary.

For your health

BUPA Private Medical Insurance (after a qualifying period), Healthcare cash plan for your everyday healthcare expenses for you and your dependents, access to a 24/7 GP service, Employee Assessment Programme, company sick pay, free flu vaccinations, and more.

For your wellbeing

Discounted gym memberships, fruit in all offices, paid volunteer days, Wellbeing and awareness events across the year.

Your wellbeing and mental health is our highest priority at Lightfoots, which is why we have 9 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm to provide confidential support.

For you and your family

We provide an option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs your care. We also provide enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave alongside many more family friendly policies. Generous discounts on legal services.

For your career

We offer Significant learning and development opportunities alongside a structured appraisal process, sponsored training for qualifications, networking opportunities and access to 100s of webinars and training activities.

For your belonging

We have an active Social committee, Charity Committee, Wellbeing Committee and an ESG committee. We actively encourage new joiners to take an active part in a committee if it is an area of interest.

We have firm organised events throughout the year including quarterly socials, breakfast briefings, book club and lots more…….

If you think this role is perfect for you (or nearly perfect, we would still like to hear from you) please apply or if you would simply like to find out more you can contact our recruitment team on [e-mail].

As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview please do let us know.

Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.