Paralegal - International Law

at  Buckles Solicitors

COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM

Buckles are recruiting a Paralegal to join the Spanish team in the International Law department based at our London office. The position is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent opportunity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Having qualified as a Spanish lawyer (abogado) or working towards qualifying as an abogado.In the absence of the above, a strong academic record and being familiar with Spanish family and succession law.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• A working knowledge on Spanish family and succession law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in England and Spanish.
• Appropriate empathic qualities given the nature of the work.
• Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Working under close supervision and direction of an experienced lawyer, the successful candidate will support the department and the firm in the following ways:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of how the business works.
• Draft correspondence/documents for review by relevant legal professionals.
• Use IT systems and other resources to effectively improve efficiency, quality and service levels.
• Actively raise the profile of the firm within the chosen marketplace and conduct oneself in business and personal life in a manner which does not adversely affect the reputation of the firm.
• Deliver their individual fee target and meet agreed Key Performance Indicators with minimal supervision.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and build appropriate relationships with clients.
• Adhere to agreed quality procedures and management systems.
• Continually develop technical and non-technical skills to meet client and firm requirements and demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas of work.
• Occasional travel required for business development, meetings and training purposes

Working under close supervision and direction of an experienced lawyer, the successful candidate will support the department and the firm in the following ways:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of how the business works.
• Draft correspondence/documents for review by relevant legal professionals.
• Use IT systems and other resources to effectively improve efficiency, quality and service levels.
• Actively raise the profile of the firm within the chosen marketplace and conduct oneself in business and personal life in a manner which does not adversely affect the reputation of the firm.
• Deliver their individual fee target and meet agreed Key Performance Indicators with minimal supervision.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and build appropriate relationships with clients.
• Adhere to agreed quality procedures and management systems.
• Continually develop technical and non-technical skills to meet client and firm requirements and demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas of work.
• Occasional travel required for business development, meetings and training purposes.

Any other duties and responsibilities express and implied which arise from the nature and character of the post. The job description may be changed on notice.
The successful candidate will deliver on agreed cases in accordance with the firm’s standards, procedures, behavioral statements and support the wider team as required across our 7 offices, although the candidate will be based at our London office.