Paralegal – Contentious

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients in a timely, professional and courteous manner.
• Type and amend attendance notes, letters, faxes, presentations and other documents as required, using Microsoft Office and the DMS.
• Regularly, frequently and accurately maintain and update correspondence and other filing.
• Maintain confidentiality of commercially sensitive or secret matters.
• Transcribe audio dictation and copy‑type letters, memos and reports and prepare signed correspondence for dispatch.
• Liaise with other departments where required.
• Maintain client contact details on CRM (Interaction) database.
• Photocopy, fax and file.
• Prepare monthly bills.
• Check for monies on account to see whether bills have been paid.
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Provide support as required by fee‑earners and work with other secretaries/paralegals in the department.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record; LPC/SQE qualified preferable.
• Experience working as a contentious paralegal desirable.
• Experience carrying out document review (particularly using Relativity) and disclosure desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to effectively manage own workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Personable and confident, able to build relationships with partners/key stakeholders.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
• Adaptable and flexible approach.
• Pro‑active and takes initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
• Experience with Document Management Systems is an advantage.

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