Legal Assistant/Paralegal at AB James Solicitors
Manchester, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 25

Salary

30000.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

No

Telecommute

No

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Legal Services

Description

ABOUT US:

Through hard work, dedication and boundless enthusiasm coupled with over 35 years of experience, we have managed to establish a reputation as one of the most successful law firms in Manchester.
We are currently expanding, especially in Asia, and searching for someone who will be looking to build a long-term career with us.
The successful applicant will be providing essential support to fee earners on a day to day basis.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

  • Excellent organisation, communication and prioritisation skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • A “can do” attitude
  • Able to work as part of a team as well as under their own initiative
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good IT skills
  • Maintains a professional impression
  • Punctual

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

  • Administrative experience
  • Basic working level of Mandarin and/ or Cantonese
    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
    Job Type: Full-time
    Pay: £22,222.00-£30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Responsibilities

Tasks include:

  • Providing general support to the wider team, including Directors, and advising them of any queries
  • Dealing with aspects of files managed by fee earners and undertaking routine legal tasks under supervision
  • Dealing with telephone enquiries where possible or taking messages for colleagues
  • Assist in contacting Clients, Agents, Solicitors, Barristers, Courts, Tribunals and Third Parties
  • Producing letters and emails
  • Assist in obtaining information from Client
  • Providing administrative support
  • Owning data entry on case management system and updating file records
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