Paralegal - Private Client

at  Buckles Solicitors

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally relevant professional qualifications and/or relevant industry experience.In the absence of the above, a strong academic record.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• A basic legal understanding of Private Client.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Appropriate empathic qualities given the nature of the work.
• Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ideally experience in Private Client.

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 Bristol office.