Paralegal (Court of Protection Property & Affairs) in Leeds

A little bit about us:

EMG Solicitors is an award winning Legal 500 law firm with offices across the North but acting nationally, specialising in Court of Protection, Deputyships, Mental Health Law, Family Law and Mediation, Residential Conveyancing, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Education Law and Wills, Trusts & Probate services. Our mission is to provide the legal support our clients require in order to achieve anything from their basic needs to their wildest dreams and everything in between.

What are we looking for?

We are currently looking to recruit a Paralegal. Some experience in a Legal support role preferred but not essential, as we will provide training.

Where will you be based?

This role will be based in our Leeds office, but we would expect you to travel and work from other offices from time to time.

How many hours will you be working?

This is a full-time role which is 35 hours per week, however at EMG Solicitor we work flexibly, it’s not a 9 to 5 role, but we do expect the work to be done, when you do it can be largely up to yourself, your Team Leader and the requirements of your clients.

A brief overview of the role:

This role works within the Court of Protection Property & Affairs team. We actively support one another and place a great deal of emphasis on teamwork. In this role you will manage your own caseload as part of the team. You will also be expected to generate your own new work and work for other departments by taking a proactive approach to business development initiatives.

What will we expect from you:

• Generating work: Your work will come from a mixture of delegation and work you will generate for yourself. We encourage all our team members to win work, which can be achieved in a variety of ways, including becoming known as a go-to specialist in a field, writing articles and speaking at events, both external and internal, attending networking events and developing relationships on a one-to-one basis.
• Undertaking work: You should be passionate about providing technically excellent advice and support to clients, delivered in a user-friendly way. Exemplary client service is essential. You will need to work both on your own and as part of a team. Time-recording is an essential aspect of this role, and you will need to record time accurately and in line with chargeable and non-chargeable targets. You will also need to collect cash promptly from clients in the settlement of their bills. You will need to be able to collate court bundles and other documentation and correspond confidently with clients, courts, and third parties.

To be able to perform this job you will need:

• A good standard of education; a legal qualification would be desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• The ability to work under your own initiative to be proactive when working to tight deadlines.
• Good attention to detail.

A little bit about the colleague we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a colleague who aligns with our core values of cooperation, courage, excellence, integrity, and kindness. We want someone who will work proactively to deliver exceptional client service through the knowledge and skills they bring to the role.

What you can expect from us:

• Firm wide annual bonus scheme, in addition to a competitive salary.
• 4% Pension employer contributions offered through Standard Life.
• 25 days holiday entitlement per year (FTE) with an additional three days off at Christmas.
• 5 extra days paid leave on your 5-year anniversary – (and every 5 years thereafter).
• Life Assurance providing your loved ones with a 3 X salary death in service benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program – a Freephone number you can call 24/7 for personal, legal and financial issues; to arrange counselling and a GP helpline.
• Free annual flu injection.
• EMG Rewards – Vivup well-being & Tastecard apps offering discounts across a large number of retailers & restaurants.
• £50 Gift card on your birthday as well as a late start or early finish.
• £50 Gift card at Christmas plus Christmas closure (subject to variation).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Car scheme.
• Fruit and refreshments in each office.
• Opportunity to join EMG working groups, such as our Green Team, Better Health at Work Team, Empowerment, Diversity and Inclusion Team & our Community Team.
• Regular surveys to understand issues our team care about.

EMG Solicitors are an equal opportunities employer. To apply for this role you must have the right to work within the UK.