Paralegal - RDR (crime & litigation)

Confidential; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstaff Recruitment is seeking a Paralegal RDR (Crime & Litigation) to join our client in Milton Keynes on a full-time, permanent basis. Salary is £27,000 with 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm.

The role involves managing time and caseloads, assisting with file openings and closings, dictation transcription, and handling communications. A background in RDR and strong communication/organisation skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or an experienced team assistant/legal secretary looking for next career move.
• RDR experience desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage own time effectively to facilitate cash flow and credit management systems.
• Manage a mixed caseload of client matters subject to appropriate supervision.
• Deal with administrative aspects from file opening to closing.
• Transcribing dictation.
• Scanning and allocating post to matter file in SOS and notifying lawyers of incoming communications.
• Management of outgoing post.
• Management of electronic documents and document release requests.
• Keeping lawyers up to date on the progress of tasks.
• Diary and inbox management.
• Taking reception overflow calls.
• Financial management of matters.
• Interact with clients including telephone discussions/meeting and greeting at appointments.
• Processing new enquiries.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal RDR (Crime & Litigation) based in Milton Keynes for one of our clients on a Full time permanent basis.

Summary of the Paralegal RDR (Crime & Litigation)

Salary: £27,000
Location: Milton Keynes
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours Monday Friday 9am-5.30pm

Responsibilities of the Paralegal RDR (Crime & Litigation)

• Manage own time effectively to facilitate cash flow and credit management systems
• Manage a mixed caseload of client matters subject to appropriate supervision
• Deal with administrative aspects from file opening to closing
• Transcribing dictation
• Scanning and allocating post to matter file in SOS and notifying lawyers of incoming communications
• Management of outgoing post
• Management of electronic documents and document release requests
• Keeping lawyers up to date on the progress of tasks
• Diary and inbox management
• Taking reception overflow calls
• Financial management of matters
• Interact with clients including telephone discussions/meeting and greeting at appointments
• Processing new enquiries

Requirements for a successful Paralegal RDR (Crime & Litigation)

• Previous experience in a similar role or an experienced team assistant/legal secretary looking for next career move
• RDR experience desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

About Allstaff Recruitment

We re an independent recruitment specialist based in Bedfordshire, supporting businesses across Bedford, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas. We recruit for permanent, temporary, and contract roles across multiple sectors.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruitment Specialists will review your application shortly. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we can t respond to everyone directly. If you don t hear from us within seven days, please assume you have not been successful this time.