Paralegal Support - Paralegal Support Team

at  Hugh James

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

As all work is undertaking electronically a high level of IT literacy is needed. Previous secretarial or administration experience is required. Legal or medical experience is desirable but not essential.

WE NEVER SHY AWAY FROM A CHALLENGE

We are a leading, full-service UK law firm. Since our beginning, we have been led by the things that matter. We care about fighting for the right outcomes. Solving the seemingly unsolvable. Protecting businesses, individuals and livelihoods. Supporting our people, our communities. Safeguarding our planet. Looking for a way forward? At Hugh James, challenges – of all sizes – are readily accepted.

THE ROLE

Duties are varied and will include:

• Preparation of court or legal documentation e.g. court bundles
• Preparing standard correspondence and composing routine letters for lawyers
• Typing and updating complex documents and correspondence
• Audio typing
• Drafting bills and dealing with clients when bill queries come through
• Encrypting and secure electronic sending of documents
• Managing diaries for lawyers, organising meetings booking car parking spaces etc.
• Responding to telephone calls and taking messages

This is an opportunity to join an experienced and friendly legal support team. You will be provided with full training and continued support.
Following training, the role affords the opportunity to work three days in the office and two remotely. Hours of work are 9 – 5.30pm Monday to Friday inclusive.