Location
Coventry | United Kingdom
Job description
Private Client Paralegal
Coventry - Office Based
£20,000 - £26,000
The Firm
Delighted to be working with one of Coventry' leading Legal Firms to find a Private Client Paralegal exciting position based in Coventry. With modern offices close by to commuter links, and an extremely competitive salary, this is an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Paralegal looking for a new opportunity in Coventry.
The Role of a Private Client Paralegal:
- Accurately process correspondence and documents as directed by the lawyer and in accordance with established WTP team processes
- Liaise with existing and potential clients, and business contacts in a professional manner
- Accompany Lawyers to home visits/meetings
- Accurately record messages, manage diary appointments as and when required
- Deal with filing, storage and retrieval of client's files, title deeds and other documents as and when required and in accordance with the firms’ procedures
- Handle with department telephone calls/new enquiries
- Deal with all accounting and financial matters in accordance with recognised procedures
- Ensure all incoming correspondence is dealt with timely as directed by the lawyer, and in the absence of the lawyer or your immediate supervisor, another member of the team
- Deal with all legal work as directed by your immediate supervisor or other Lawyers within the WTP team, in accordance with the Solicitors Code of Conduct, Solicitors Accounts Rules and Deposit Interest Rules, and all other relevant practice rules and statements of good practice issued by the Law Society or other appropriate body
- Develop the areas of work in which you are dealing, to establish appropriate connections with other professional and business contacts, develop the client base of the firm and seek to attract new business, actively support the firm in its marketing initiatives (including initiatives relating to areas of work other than your own), be aware of the importance of developing other areas of work in the firm and the opportunities that arise for cross-selling the services of the firm, and to generally project the right image of the firm
- Actively support the firm in its internal development, and contribute to the development and implementation of administrative procedures and techniques, contribute to departmental initiatives and developments, and the creation of a sense of team spirit at departmental and firm-wide level
- Liaise and conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times
Skills and Qualifications of a Private Client Paralegal: - Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, manage time effectively and be organised. Good communication skills, must be a team player, highly motivated and attention to detail. Practical problem solver, dedicated and of a professional appearance.
- Minimum 60wpm typing speed
- Be pro-active and deliver quality service to clients
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Methodical and organised approach
- Self motivated
- Excellent document production skills
- You must be capable of working alone and/or as part of a wider team.
If you are interested in this Private Client Paralegal role in Coventry and believe you have the skills to match what our client is looking for then please apply within or send your CV to [email protected] for immediate consideration or a confidential chat.
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Salary
£20k - £26k per annum
