Experienced Criminal Paralegal

at  MB Law Ltd

THE FIRM

Is running successfully for the last many years in West London. We aim to deliver high quality service keeping the SLA in mind. We are growing and we need a strong to team to handle our clients and their cases well. The firm seeks highly motivated, capable and committed individuals to be part of the team. Who can help achieve the firm new heights.

Experience of handling private and legal aid client would be advantageous. Candidate should have approach to take the business to the next level. Candidates will however be expected to demonstrate at interview that they:

• are well organised;
• have good attention to detail;
• are proactive; and
• are self-motivated

We are looking for experienced, self-motivated, Organised, smart and hardworking candidate, who is willing to have first-hand experience of handling multiple Criminal cases from the beginning till billing. The main roles and responsibilities is to support fee earners in the firm’s criminal team in many aspects of their caseload, including but not limited to:

• General file management including the opening of files, initial correspondence, e.g., Terms of Business, AML documentation;
• Preparation and drafting of routine correspondence, documents, letters, memoranda, attendance notes, other legal documents and precedents under supervision,
• Undertaking research, preparing bundles for court;
• Attending client meetings with the relevant Fee Earners, preparing attendance notes and generally managing the day-to-day administration of various types of legal matters in accordance with the departments’ protocols;
• Liaising with clients, prospective new clients, professional colleagues, other parties and external contacts by telephone, email and letter, for work related matters, marketing and business development;
• Administrative aspects of the role may include filing, photocopying, file opening and closing, archive, account enquiries, updating and maintaining databases;
• Follow and comply with agreed processes and procedures to ensure that client confidentiality is not breached;
• Other duties as reasonably requested.

Candidate Specification

Candidate is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative and have a responsive and proactive approach to the work. Candidates should have:

• good communication skills;
• good administration skills; and
• good IT skills.

Experience of handling private and legal aid client would be advantageous. Candidate should have approach to take the business to the next level. Candidates will however be expected to demonstrate at interview that they:

• are well organised;
• have good attention to detail;
• are proactive; and
• are self-motivated.

The Firm may also assist deserving candidates with their career progression: