ABOUT THE FIRMOur client, a highly reputable law firm, is seeking a Secretary/Paralegal to join their well established and reputable Dispute Resolution team in Chester. The firm is well-regarded for providing high-quality, results-focused legal advice and experienced successful growth over the last few years. ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Paralegal in the Dispute Resolution team, you will support one of the partners with various responsibilities. Your duties will include audio typing, handling telephone enquiries, diary management, preparing legal documents and court bundles, writing legal letters, proofreading, and formatting documents. You will also conduct legal research, liaise with courts, experts, and other third parties, and assist with file management and compliance checks.This full-time position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Working hours are from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm.ABOUT YOUTo excel in this role, you should hold a Law degree and be either studying towards or have obtained your LPC or SQE. Proven experience in a Dispute Resolution or Litigation setting is ideal but not essential. Strong administrative skills and the ability to provide high-standard support are crucial. You should be confident with excellent communication skills, comfortable dealing with team members, colleagues, third parties, and clients, ensuring exceptional service. The ability to manage your workload, meet deadlines, and maintain an excellent eye for detail is essential.NEXT STEPS?If this role sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Laura-Kate Davies at Thornton Legal directly on or . Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
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Thornton Legal
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Chester, Cheshire CH36DD, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A reputable law firm in Chester is seeking a Secretary/Paralegal to join their Dispute Resolution team.
- The role involves supporting a partner with tasks such as audio typing, diary management, and preparing legal documents.
- Candidates should hold a Law degree and ideally have experience in a Dispute Resolution or Litigation setting.
- The position offers a competitive salary and a full-time schedule from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm.
- Proven administrative skills and strong communication abilities are essential for success in this role.
