Paralegal

Paralegal

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £24,000

Hours: Full Time – 9.00am-5.00pm

The Company:

Our client is a specialist business legal practice. They are engaged by clients ranging from small owner managed businesses to multi-national blue-chip organisations. They are proud to be practical, and guide clients to achieve what they want; they don’t tell them what they cannot do.

The Role:

The role of Paralegal will entail playing a critical role in supporting the legal team by performing tasks that require a deeper understanding of legal procedures, research, and documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Legal document preparation and management.
• Conducting legal research on case law, statutes, regulations, and legal articles.
• Gathering information from legal databases and other sources to support the legal team in case preparation.
• Assisting in communication with clients, including scheduling meetings or interviews.
• Gathering information from clients or witnesses through interviews or questionnaires.
• Case management.
• Supporting the day-to-day operations of the legal office, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and organising meetings.
• Ensuring that all legal practices and documentation adhere to relevant laws and regulations.
• Maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards in all tasks.
• Helping with the discovery process by organising and reviewing documents and preparing them for review.

Skills and Requirements:

• Must have a qualifying law degree
• Demonstrable understanding of the law books
• Hardworking
• Able to build rapport with ease