Tech-Savvy Paralegal | Client Liaison & Operations

Itchyfeet; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet is seeking a proactive paralegal to support a team of fee earners in the United Kingdom. You will assist with financial and matter management, client liaison and accurate matter setup in the accounting and database systems.

A professional and organised approach, strong communication, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities are essential. Prior paralegal experience or credentials such as LPC, GDL or LLB are required.

Qualifications

• Previous legal experience in a paralegal role or suitable academic credentials such as LPC, GDL, or LLB are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and professional/composed approach to work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort with using technology and firm systems for documents and billing.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of fee earners and meet an agreed target of chargeable hours.
• Assist with budgets, WIP, and aged debt reporting.
• Draft and amend legal documents as needed.
• Serve as primary liaison between fee earners and clients.
• Accurately set up new client matters in accounting and databases.
• Maintain and file documents, emails, and correspondence when active; close/archive matters.
• Coordinate business development arrangements for fee earners when required.
• Delegate administrative tasks using the team’s workflow model.
• Utilise services from the Global Support Team effectively.
• Provide comprehensive assistance to fee earners and clients on legal matters.
• Support innovation by trialling new technology and tools.
• Screen calls, relay messages, and arrange conference/outgoing calls for the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organised

Team collaboration

Paralegal experience

Education

LPC

GDL

LLB

Job description

Itchyfeet is seeking a proactive paralegal to support a team of fee earners in the United Kingdom. You will assist with financial and matter management, client liaison and accurate matter setup in the accounting and database systems.

A professional and organised approach, strong communication, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities are essential. Prior paralegal experience or credentials such as LPC, GDL or LLB are required.