Paralegal
As a Paralegal in the team you will provide an important link between the client and the firm, having responsibility for aspects of file management, under supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Personalised Client Service
- Undertake fee earning tasks to assist with running of a caseload with a view to run their own caseload under the supervision and management of qualified lawyers and carry out simple, routine tasks
- Draft legal documents using appropriate precedents and templates which address all relevant legal and factual issues and accurately reflect the client's instructions
- Undertake effective legal research, using appropriate methods and sourcing, presenting the results accurately and clearly
- Highlight and escalation any issues to qualified lawyers
- Providing excellent client service at all times and adhere to the firms Client Experience (CX) principles
- Learn firm policies and business processes, ensuring compliance particularly with regards to confidentiality, security data protection and file retention and destruction requirements
- Ensure adherence to all affiliations and standards connected to the department
- Check to ensure all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, in particular concerning file opening processes and anti-money laundering. Audit files with the department to ensure files comply with risk management policies and procedures
- All administrative duties associated with this role
Sustainable Growth
- Support fee earners to prepare for BD & marketing activities
- Attend RWKG BD events where appropriate
- Take an active part in promoting the firm through Social media channels such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook
- Update the CRM system to input data and manage the client information through the system including adding contact details, referrals and new clients. Act as a super user for the system
- Begin to build business relationships with 3rd parties under supervision (e.g. agents, referrers, experts), responding to enquiries and building a good rapport
Dynamic Culture
- Demonstrate proactivity and creativity by seeking and suggesting improvements
- Develop meaningful relationships based on trust and provide support to your team
- Have pride in all work that you do and seek the best outcome for your work, your team and the Firm
- Be open, inclusive and supportive of others in the Firm, both in your team and business wide
Financial & Operational Excellence
- Time record all work and work towards a fee earning target set (£20,000 up to £60,000)
- Work towards personal objectives, recording progress within About Me
- Input into procedural changes, making suggestions for improvement and efficiencies. Take ownership of projects where appropriate.
Skills and Expereince
- Legal qualifications (LLB or CILEx) (desirable).
- Previous experience within a legal support or administrative role (desirable).
- Excellent organisation capability with the ability to effectively prioritise (essential).
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Office suite and other relevant IT platforms (essential).
- Strong written communication skills (essential).
- Demonstrate a good understanding of client relationship management (essential).
- Ability to undertake basic legal work under supervision and use initiative where required (essential).
About Us
At RWK Goodman, you can enjoy a strong legal career, with exceptional client work. And you’ll be supported, every step of the way.
A progressive Top 100 law firm, over 650 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 legal divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London.
Committed to collaborative growth and shared success, we’re focused on delivering sustained positive change. Because we want to make a lasting difference to the world around us and achieve our vision of being the firm what clients want to work with and people want to work for.
Some benefits will differ depending on the level of role.
- 26.5-31.5 days' holiday per year
- Buying and selling holiday
- Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus
- Hybrid working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced family leave
- Recruitment referral bonus
- Group income protection
- Salary reviewed regularly
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Paralegal in City of London employer: RWK Goodman
As a Partner in our Family Financial Remedy Team based in London, you will join a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and excellence in client service. We offer exceptional opportunities for leadership development, collaboration with a talented team of 72 professionals, and the chance to expand your expertise in a thriving market. Our commitment to sustainable growth and innovative practices ensures that you will be at the forefront of the legal sector while enjoying a fulfilling career in a vibrant city.
