Junior Paralegal
Junior Paralegal
Shoosmiths
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Job ID : 6646715132535241513444596e564e4249773d3d
Job Description :
A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 50 law firm to achieve “Platinum Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.
Our Business Advisory Division provides a complete range of litigation services utilising cutting edge technology and with specialists dealing with different litigation types, all operating under a centralised case management structure allowing us to deliver consistently excellent service. Our structure ensures we can provide a full range of litigation options, whilst ensuring that we have the expertise and experience to deal with complex and technical issues arising from volume recoveries.
The main purpose of the Junior Paralegal role is to be competent in the technical elements necessary to provide a quality and comprehensive recoveries service with a client and customer service focus
- To be familiar with and follow both the team's and the wider firm’s policies, procedures and processes
- To be familiar and comply with both the team's and the wider firm’s regulatory requirements
- Control and manage your workload effectively and efficiently using the relevant case management systems and IS resources and processes appropriately
- Be responsible and accountable for your workload including meeting internal and client SLA requirements
- Be aware of associated areas of law impacting the team’s delivery of its service
- Recognise any potential issues in cases and refer these appropriately
- Attend and complete any training in a timely manner
- Attend internal and external meetings as required and assist in implementing changes to any team procedures.
- Liaise with other internal teams as appropriate
- Assist the team in achieving financial targets, other KPIs, management information and meeting budgets.
- Support the team with marketing initiatives when required and collating management information
You will need the following skills and experience:-
- IT literate with experience of using Word, Excel and the internet
- Ability to deal with difficult telephone conversations with any of the key stakeholders in the recoveries process confidently and calmly and refer if appropriate
- Good written, numeracy and oral communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise, be organised and efficient
- Flexibility with the capability to adapt to change, new practices and cope under pressure but with the ability to recognise when to seek assistance
- Able to integrate within a team and able to work on your own initiative
- Friendly and helpful approach
Performance Standard
- Act at all times in accordance with the Developable criteria
- Treat your colleagues, clients and their customers and third parties with respect
- Good timekeeping
Please note:
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. These checks will include employment references covering the last 5 years, proof of ID, proof of address covering the last 5 years, Personnel Vetting credit search (which will only highlight insolvency or County Court Judgments - should any adverse data show on the Personnel Vetting search then any offer of employment made will be withdrawn).Terrorism Check (against data supplied by the Bank of England) and a DBS check previously known as a Criminal Records check.
Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.
This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
Company Details :
Name : Shoosmiths
CEO : Simon Boss
Headquarter : Birmingham, United Kingdom
Revenue : $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size : 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type : Private Practice / Firm
Primary Industry : Legal
Sector Name : Legal
Year Founded : 1845
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: 19732 - 23528 GBP ANNUAL
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