Trainee Paralegal

Jago Consultants; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jago Consultants are recruiting on behalf of a well respected law firm for an entry level Trainee Paralegal role in the East Midlands. The successful candidate will assist with preparing correspondence, ordering online searches, form submissions, and maintaining matter files.

Full training will be provided and prior legal experience is not required. Desirable candidates will have Office experience, strong customer service skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under pressure.
• Good initiative and ability to manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and documents for matters.
• Order online searches and submit forms.
• Administer matter files: open, close and maintain records.
• Update the database and support solicitors.
• Perform other administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Initiative

Organisational skills

Education

Desirable A-levels

Tools

Office software

Job description

Are you looking for a career within a Law Firm?

We have an excellent entry level position, working in a privately owned law firm.

Our client is a well respected legal firm who are looking to recruit a Trainee Paralegal to join their busy team.

As a Paralegal you will be responsible for the preparation of correspondence and documents, online search ordering and form submission. You will also be responsible for the administration of matter files, this includes, opening, closing and maintaining complete records. You will be updating the database, supporting Solicitors, and other administrative tasks that are required.

For this Trainee Paralegal role: No previous legal experience in necessary, as full training will be provided.

• Previous experience working within an Office environment is desirable
• You will have great customer service skills, both written and verbal.
• You will need excellent attention to detail and accuracy in your work
• Be able to prioritise your workload, and multi-task
• You will need to use your own initiative and be able to manage your own work load and work well under pressure.
• Educated to A- levels standard(Desirable)
• Have a desire to learn, and passion to make the most of your training
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive attitude

If you believe you have the required skills, a rewarding career with a friendly and personal law firm awaits you.

Our client is open to candidates backgrounds This role would suit someone with previous office experience: Office Administrator, Office Support, Office Clerk, Sales Admin, Office Junior, Sales Support