Paralegal, Banking & Finance

Maven Partners; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Partners International is seeking a Paralegal to join its Banking & Finance team. The role offers exposure to a broad range of legal work and the opportunity to develop technical knowledge in a busy firm environment.

The candidate should have a relevant legal qualification or background and an interest in Banking & Finance law, with strong organisation and communication skills to support fee earners and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience as Paralegal or legal support preferred.
• Alternative: LLB, GDL or LPC qualification.
• Interest in Banking & Finance law.
• Understanding of legal processes and document management.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to a team of fee earners, working towards agreed chargeable hours targets.
• Assist with legal research, searches and the drafting and amendment of legal documentation.
• Act as a key point of contact between fee earners and clients, handling communications professionally.
• Support matter management activities, including budgets, work in progress (WIP) and aged debt reporting.
• Set up new client matters, maintain accurate client records and ensure files are kept up to date.
• Manage file administration, including document filing, correspondence and the closure and archiving of completed matters.
• Assist with client development activities and team-specific business development arrangements.
• Coordinate administrative workflows and delegate tasks where appropriate.
• Provide general support to fee earners and clients, including managing telephone calls, messages and conference arrangements.
• Embrace new technology, tools and initiatives to support innovation and improve working practices.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Client communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

We are working with a leading law firm to recruit a Paralegal to join its Banking & Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their legal career, working closely with experienced lawyers and supporting a varied portfolio of clients and matters. The role will offer exposure to a broad range of legal work, alongside opportunities to develop technical knowledge and gain valuable experience within a busy legal environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal and administrative support to a team of fee earners, working towards agreed chargeable hours targets
• Assist with legal research, searches and the drafting and amendment of legal documentation
• Act as a key point of contact between fee earners and clients, handling communications professionally
• Support matter management activities, including budgets, work in progress (WIP) and aged debt reporting
• Set up new client matters, maintain accurate client records and ensure files are kept up to date
• Manage file administration, including document filing, correspondence and the closure and archiving of completed matters
• Assist with client development activities and team-specific business development arrangements
• Coordinate administrative workflows and delegate tasks where appropriate
• Provide general support to fee earners and clients, including managing telephone calls, messages and conference arrangements
• Embrace new technology, tools and initiatives to support innovation and improve working practices

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a Paralegal or legal support role would be advantageous
• Alternatively, a relevant legal qualification or academic background, such as an LLB, GDL or LPC
• An interest in developing a career within Banking & Finance law
• An understanding of legal processes and document management would be beneficial

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and confident approach when dealing with clients and colleagues
• Must be Entitled or Entitled to work in Jersey