Paralegal (VA408)

Location:
  • Guernsey
Department: Litigation
Experience: Candidate must hold an undergraduate degree or legal conversion (LLB/GDL/LPC) or be educated to A level standard or equivalent and be willing to study towards obtaining a legal qualification

We have an exciting opportunity for a paralegal to provide administrative and legal support to lawyers, partners and clients in our Litigation practice area.

The position offers an opportunity for those with experience of working in an office environment to work in a law firm and train in a legal support role, potentially as a stepping stone to becoming a qualified lawyer.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensure that all new client matters are accurately set up in the client accounting and database system, including research to satisfy due diligence requirements
  • Ensure files are kept up-to-date (including filing of emails and correspondence) when active and that files are archived once matter is concluded
  • Organise diaries, schedule meetings and respond to telephone queries
  • Identify and retrieve information necessary to support legal decision-making
  • Assisting with the creation and formatting of documents and presentations for meetings and seminars being run by the team
  • Develop a solid working knowledge of the law, legal terms, procedures and documentation
  • Undertake project work when required
  • Participate in the development of the practice's know-how, share knowledge and occasionally attend and participate in conferences, seminars and internal training
  • Carry out client work allocated by and under the supervision of more senior fee earners and partners

The ideal candidate will:

  • Candidate must hold an undergraduate degree or legal conversion (LLB/GDL/LPC) or be educated to A level standard or equivalent and be willing to study towards obtaining a legal qualification
  • Must possess a good understanding of the legal system as well as commercial awareness in order to be able to advise and support lawyers
  • Ideally some Guernsey legal experience or previous experience of working in a law firm or legal environment
  • Ability to use precedents and timekeeping and billing systems
  • ​High level of proficiency with MS Office applications

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