At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a dynamic team of legal professionals in banking and finance.
- Company: Join a leading law firm with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on technology and client service.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the legal field while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Previous legal experience and relevant academic credentials required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- To undertake work in support of a team of fee earners, meeting an agreed target chargeable hours
- Assisting the team with team-specific financials/matter management e. g. budgets, WIP (work in progress), aged debt reporting
- Undertaking various searches at the request of fee-earners along with drafting and amending legal documents
- Primary line of communication between fee-earners and clients
- Ensuring that all new client matters are accurately set up in the client accounting and database system and maintaining client records and contact names where appropriate
- Ensuring files are kept up to date (including filing of documents, emails and correspondence) when active and that files are closed/archived once the matter is concluded following instruction from the relevant fee-earner
- Undertaking and managing client specific BD arrangements for fee-earners, when necessary
- Delegating certain administration tasks received from the fee-earners as per the specific team workflow model
- Utilising all of the services provided by the Global Support Team
- Providing complete assistance to all fee-earners and clients regarding various legal issues
- Leading the way with innovation, technology and tools by supporting and trialling new initiatives
- Screen incoming telephone calls, taking and relaying accurate messages where necessary. Where appropriate, arrange and set up conference and outgoing calls for the team
Requirements
- previous Legal experience through a paralegal role
- suitable academic credentials (LPC/GDL/LLB)
- tech savvy
- high attention to detail
- professional and organised approach to work
- Hard Skills
- legal document drafting
- matter management
- budget management
- aged debt reporting
- client accounting
- database management
- file management
- administration tasks delegation
- business development arrangements
- Soft Skills
- communication
- attention to detail
- professionalism
- organizational skills
- teamwork
- innovation
- client assistance
Certifications & Qualifications
- LPC
- GDL
- LLB
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Paralegal – Banking & Finance employer: Ogier
As a Senior Events Executive at our London office, you will thrive in a vibrant and collaborative work culture that prioritises innovation and client engagement. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work alongside industry leaders in a dynamic environment that values your contributions to high-quality corporate events. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the unique advantages of working in one of the world's most exciting cities.
We think you need these skills to ace Paralegal – Banking & Finance
Legal Document Drafting
Matter Management
Budget Management
Aged Debt Reporting
Client Accounting
Database Management
File Management
