The Role
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Paralegal to manage a caseload from start to finish under supervision. This role includes preparing legal documentation, drafting correspondence, liaising with clients and third parties, managing deadlines, maintaining accurate case records, and overseeing billing.
You will also support continuous improvement within the team, deliver excellent client service, and work in line with relevant procedures and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities will include
- Manage fee-earning end-to-end case work on allocated matters under supervision.
- Prepare documentation and liaise with clients, customers and third parties to progress cases within SLA.
- Draft correspondence and review incoming correspondence from third parties.
- Manage key dates and ensure deadlines are met.
- Update the case management system accurately to support data capture and management information reporting.
- Deliver excellent client service through effective case management.
- Take responsibility for financial management of matters, including billing and financial hygiene.
- Contribute actively to continuous improvement and change within the team.
- Work within regulatory and industry frameworks, policies and procedures.
- Maintain a positive culture and role-model good behaviour within the team.
The Person
Our client is seeking an organised and detail-oriented individual with a degree, previous paralegal experience or equivalent experience. You will have strong communication and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a busy caseload, prepare legal documentation, liaise with clients and third parties, and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
You will also need:
- A degree, previous paralegal experience or equivalent experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong accuracy, organisation, flexibility and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Good knowledge of Word and Outlook.
- Experience of Excel, PowerPoint and interwoven would be beneficial.
The Hours
Full-time, temporary 6-month contract.
The Salary
£26,000 per annum.
The Location
Office based in Belfast.