TRAINEE PARALEGAL FULL OR PART TIME

Staff Recruit; Hastings; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a Trainee Paralegal to join their Housing Department. This varied role offers the opportunity to attend court, support experienced fee earners, and engage in both internal and external training. Ideal candidates will have a legal background, strong communication skills, and proficiency in IT. The firm values a business-like approach and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're eager to advance your career in law and gain hands-on experience, this role is an excellent stepping stone.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of public funding system and legal procedures.
• Ability to produce documents in plain English with quality presentation.

Responsibilities

• Attend court and support fee earners and trainees.
• Provide efficient service to clients and ensure smooth running of practice.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Legal Knowledge

Education

Law Degree

Experience in a Law Firm

Job description

Trainee Paralegal - Housing Department - full or part time.

This very well established Law firm based in Hastings, East Sussex are looking for a Trainee Paralegal, the role is very varied, duties include:

1) To attend court as and where required.

2) To work as part of the team and support the Fee Earners and other trainees.

3) To attend internal and external courses as appropriate.

4) To be based mostly in the Housing Department but willing to assist other departments when required.

5) To keep full up to date and comply with Solicitors rules of conduct.

6) Where appropriate, to have a good knowledge of the public funding system.

7) To provide an efficient and friendly service to clients, by adopting a business like, polite and sensible approach in their telephone manner, and written dealings.

8) Able to liaise with other Law firms as and when required.

9) To ensure the smooth running of the practice, a trainee will be expected to adhere to the administrative procedures set out in the office manual.

10) To write letters and produce documents in so far as possible in plain English with a good quality of presentation.

11) To have a legal background i.e. Law graduate or experience of working within a Law firm.

12) To have good IT skills and able to communicate with clients both face to face and over the telephone,

In return the company are offering a good salary, training and a chance to assist with court hearings.

To apply please submit your CV to Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit or for more information please telephone Jan Hanley.