Lightfoots LLP
Solicitors have an exciting opportunity for a
Junior Paralegal
to join their friendly
Mortgage Litigation
team and also support the general Litigation team. You will be responsible for assisting fee earners in the department with their case load as well as providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to the Fee Earners within the team.
Responsibilities
Open and maintain electronic case files, keeping organised by actioning workflow entries and processing client instructions.
Assist fee earners in the department with case load under their direction.
Review Land Registry Office Copies.
Prepare routine legal documents using templates from our case management system.
Issue proceedings, obtain Court Orders and take enforcement action.
Prepare, file and serve Court bundles.
Assist fee earners in preparing invoices and ensure all fees are accounted for.
Support Fee Earners with the day-to-day management of files.
Qualifications
Past experience as a legal assistant or paralegal is a plus but not necessary.
Preferably at least 1 year of experience in an administrative role.
Key Skills
Solid written and verbal communication skills are needed.
Ability to be proactive and handle a busy workload.
Ability to perform well under pressure and work to deadlines.
Ability to work in a team and embrace teamwork.
Attention to detail.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time.
What you get in return
23 days holiday + Bank holidays.
Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover.
Enhanced pension after 2 years' service.
BUPA Private Medical Insurance after 2 years' service.
Discounted gym membership.
Paid Volunteer days.
Wellbeing programme & initiatives.
A calendar of social and networking activities.
Reduced legal fees.
Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities.
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Solicitors have an exciting opportunity for a
Junior Paralegal
to join their friendly
Mortgage Litigation
team and also support the general Litigation team. You will be responsible for assisting fee earners in the department with their case load as well as providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to the Fee Earners within the team.
Responsibilities
Open and maintain electronic case files, keeping organised by actioning workflow entries and processing client instructions.
Assist fee earners in the department with case load under their direction.
Review Land Registry Office Copies.
Prepare routine legal documents using templates from our case management system.
Issue proceedings, obtain Court Orders and take enforcement action.
Prepare, file and serve Court bundles.
Assist fee earners in preparing invoices and ensure all fees are accounted for.
Support Fee Earners with the day-to-day management of files.
Qualifications
Past experience as a legal assistant or paralegal is a plus but not necessary.
Preferably at least 1 year of experience in an administrative role.
Key Skills
Solid written and verbal communication skills are needed.
Ability to be proactive and handle a busy workload.
Ability to perform well under pressure and work to deadlines.
Ability to work in a team and embrace teamwork.
Attention to detail.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time.
What you get in return
23 days holiday + Bank holidays.
Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover.
Enhanced pension after 2 years' service.
BUPA Private Medical Insurance after 2 years' service.
Discounted gym membership.
Paid Volunteer days.
Wellbeing programme & initiatives.
A calendar of social and networking activities.
Reduced legal fees.
Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities.
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