Job Description

Role:

Paralegal - Costings Services

Reports to:

Department Manager

Office base:

Wigan, WN3 5BA

Hours:

Between 21 hours per week (part time) & 35 hours per week (full time) available.

Working Days:

Between 4 and 5 per week

Are you a law graduate looking for an exciting, new opportunity?

Or are you already an experienced paralegal looking to accelerate your career?

What about working for a well-respected firm who genuinely cares about your career and development?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal within our Costings department. We require somebody to work a minimum of 21 hours per week over 4 days but have flexibility to offer up to 35 hours per week.

The role:

The role involves supporting and assisting fee earners in carrying out duties and where appropriate dealing with clients and opponents in a cost effective manner under direct supervision

What you'll be doing?

Opening and closing files

Communicating with client and opponents via email and over the phone Assisting fee earners with case progression such as chasing counsel, seeking extensions and making costs offers.

Carries out general administrative support duties Controls and manages of Work in Progress ensuring that it is recorded and converted into paid Profit Costs, under supervision and direction.

Effective management of own time, ensuring that chargeable and non-chargeable hours targets are met. Conducts other duties such as paying invoices, closing files and clearing balances. Compliant with Client Care and Complaints procedures in order to minimize the risk of negligence and complies with Law Society Rules.


Please click here to meet the team.

About You:

Essential:-

5 GCSE's including English and Maths at C and above. Experience of admin duties Experience of answering the telephone Good standard of computer literacy Excellent communication skills at all levels, both face to face and over the telephone Organisation and time Management Skills Awareness of the work undertaken by a solicitors office

Desirable:-

Experience of admin or fee earner support duties within a law firm Experience of using a Case Management system Experience of invoicing. Awareness of Solicitors Accounts Rules

Personality/Other Qualities

Discretion and ability to work in a confidential environment Pleasant, approachable, patient, polite Ability to work amidst frequent interruptions whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Ability to be flexible to suit the needs of the Dept. Ability to work as part of a team



We also look for individuals who embody our brand values; approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient and supportive.

Why Stephensons?

Stephensons is an award winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. With an ambitious mind set, yet approachable and down to earth attitude, Stephensons provides an exciting place for long term career development and progression. Whilst we do look for highly motivated and driven individuals, we also have a strong commitment to work life balance and flexibility.



Why not click here to see why you should come and work for us and here's a brief insight from our Managing Partner, Sean Joyce, into what we're all about at Stephensons.

What can we offer?

Flexibility! Our agile/hybrid way of working means you get to work from where you feel comfortable. You can work from home, and we have modern and comfortable offices in Wigan where you can spend time with your team. We are extremely flexible and have the utmost respect for your personal lives. There are no expectations on you to work long hours or to sacrifice your personal lives for work. We do have flexi time so if you do want to put a few extra hours in you get something back for it.

What else can we offer?

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to view details of our benefits package

Generous annual leave package which increases with service Salary sacrifice pension scheme Early monthly pay scheme Life Assurance Holiday sale & purchase scheme
Well-being package (financial, physical and mental health support) Free parking Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Will writing service
Season ticket & travel support Payroll giving scheme Social events & clubs Reward and recognition schemes Internal referral scheme Retail vouchers/cashback schemes Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme

* Service length conditions apply