Paralegal

We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal based in Leicester to join our client's on a full-time permanent basis. 

Summary of the Paralegal role 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annumLocation: Leicester - 100% office basedType of Contract: PermanentHours: 35 hour working week Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pmBenefits: 25 days holiday, Free onsite parking, Profit share scheme, Private medical, Company eventsResponsibilities of theParalegal

• Draft and complete basic legal documents and forms.
• Set up and manage envelopes on DocuSign.
• Sorting out formatting and cross-referencing documents.
• Prepare payment forms.
• Engross, collate and redact documents.
• Take messages about initial advice queries and pass them onto relevant fee earners.
• Research legal issues on behalf of fee earners. 
• Minute taking. 

Requirements for a successful Paralegal

• Previous Paralegal experience within the Coporate, Commerical or Banking sector.
• Relevant qualifications within the Legal sector.
• Excellent typing skills.
• Well organised with excellent time management. 
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to organise and manage workload priorities.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail.

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.  

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 **Thank you for your interest in the Paralegal role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. **