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Paralegal Employment Law

Crone Corkill
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves setting up files, performing ID and credit checks, and drafting legal documents for court or tribunal claims.
  • Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • No prior paralegal experience is required, but administrative work experience in a law firm or proficiency in legal software is preferred.
  • The role offers a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 and provides 25 days of holiday along with opportunities for professional development.
  • The firm promotes an inclusive workplace and values adaptability, attention to detail, and a client-focused approach.

Is this your Next RoleWhat you will be doing

  • Setting up files and performing ID & credit checks
  • Reporting on billings and billable hours
  • Proofreading or drafting relevant documents for court or tribunal claims, including list of issues, particulars of claims, disciplinary or investigatory meeting invites, and suspension letters

* Assisting solicitors with the proofreading or drafting of open or without prejudice correspondence

  • Drafting documents per the Managing Partner's instructions
  • Collating court bundles for use during litigation
  • Amending and drafting settlement agreements.
  • * Fielding telephone calls, manning the Firm's online chat portal to obtain client details for solicitor call backs,
  • meeting clients when they are visiting the office to attend meetings, hand in documents or sign paperwork;
  • * Assisting solicitors which administrative requests and coordinating with the rest of the support team to ensure all requests are dealt with in a timely manner.

What is in it for you ?A nurturing supportive environment, working for a niche boutique law firm with 7 talented fee earners, and a team of other PA / paralegal/ marketing / operations support staff.Stunning offices in a Central Prime location , Social events , 25 days holiday and the opportunity to undertake the SQE route should deliverables within the position constitute qualitative work of the level required.What you will needBachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field; * Excellent written and oral skills; * Excellent attention to detail and high attentiveness; * The ability to work within tight deadlines; * High adaptability and proactivity; * A professional and client-focused demeanour; * Fast/Accurate typing skills with a comprehensive knowledge of Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat DC; and * Although no prior paralegal experience is required, experience with administrative work in a law firm (particular employment law or litigation) or proficiency in legal software is preferred.

A company committed to creating an inclusive workplace to attract and retain the most talented people from all backgrounds and cultures. Work with Crone Corkill Let's find you that dream job. We're built on our connections, and we believe that at the heart of good recruitment, is people connecting with people on a more human level. We know finding your dream job isn't always easy, but it's worth it.We recruit in these pillars, across a host of industries.
  • Business Support
  • HR, Marketing
  • IT
  • Finance & Banking
We're genuine in our drive to help you find a job that suits your needs, skills, and experience.If this role isn't for you; we'll help you find the one that is. All our latest roles are on our website - www.cronecorkill.co.uk and you can drop off your CV for review by the team for future opportunities too.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.