paralegal
6 the last 345 days, recently 2024-04-19
Responsibility
- ramsdens are an award winning, Legal 500 recommended firm with offices across Yorkshire
- ramsdens are an award winning Legal 500 recommended full service law firm with offices across Yorkshire
- family, matrimonial - Huddersfield / Personal Injury – Leeds / Private Client - Huddersfield
Show more +43 - we are looking for someone to assist the partners on a wide range of matters
- assist attorneys in preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
- previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided
- conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases
- organize and maintain legal files and documents
- you must have strong academics
- draft correspondence and communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in the case
- tasks will vary depending on the department but will likely include the following
- schedule appointments, hearings, and meetings for attorneys
- key Responsibilities • Assisting fee earners with case progression and helping them manage their caseloads by dealing with specific delegated tasks
- you will have excellent communication skills and be able to build relationships at all levels, both internal and external
- we enjoy a reputation for the highest quality of staff, and Firm's record of achievement results from the efforts of excellent staff, both legal and support
- assist in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing trial notebooks
- due to ongoing success and expansion we are currently recruiting for a number of full time Paralegal / Legal Assistant across a range of departments and locations
- preparing Hearing and Trial bundles • Drafting documents including instructions to counsel • Dealing with new telephone enquiries
- an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious full time Corporate Paralegal to join our highly regarded reputable team, based at our Edgerton office in Huddersfield
- the successful candidate will enjoy a busy hands-on support role
- due to ongoing success and expansion we are currently recruiting for a full time Paralegal to work with our busy Family team based in Huddersfield town centre, with some potential travel to Wakefield
- review and summarize deposition transcripts and other discovery materials
- you will be a conscientious, proactive and a thorough team player who takes pride in delivering quality work
- assist with administrative tasks such as billing, timekeeping, and file management
- the successful candidate will be confident, have a positive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to follow instruction, and get the job done
- ramsdens are committed to the progression of our staff, and this is a fantastic opportunity to start a long term career with the firm so we welcome applications from graduates with an interest in Family law and who want to develop their legal career within a busy, friendly, dynamic and highly experienced team
- drafting documents including instructions to counsel
- ramsdens are committed to the progression of our staff, and this is a fantastic opportunity to start a long term career with the firm so we welcome applications from law graduates who want to develop their career within a busy, friendly, dynamic and highly experienced team
- salary will be dependent on experience. The firm offers a benefits package, as well as realistic opportunities for development and progression
- dealing with new telephone enquiries
- the department works as a team advising on a wide range of matters including; mergers and acquisitions, company restructures, shareholder agreements, share option schemes and commercial contracts of all descriptions
- keeping abreast of changes in legislation and other regulatory aspects by attending training provided
- legal research
- ensuring compliance with quality control procedures for all matters within his/her control
- ensuring compliance with quality control procedures for all matters within your control
- personal Specifications • Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
- administration of client files, which will include daily electronic filing and the opening, and retrieval of files
- to keep dictation up to date within agreed timescales and advise when outside of timescale - to be agreed with individual fee earner
- attend to clients, both in person and on the telephone, to provide support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care
- this is a great opportunity to work directly with a well-regarded Partner and would suit a recent graduate looking to a long term career within Corporate
- dealing with correspondence and liaising directly with clients and third parties
- strong organisational and administrative skills
- preparing Hearing and Trial bundles
- assisting fee earners with case progression and helping them manage their caseloads by dealing with specific delegated tasks
- to ensure all financial information is entered and uploaded on the case management system
- ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firm’s and client documentation and information
Requirements
- bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited program
- previous experience working as a paralegal or in a related legal field preferred
- strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation
Show more +5 - proficient in using legal research tools and software
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
- paralegal: 1 year
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