Job Description

WSP Solicitors are a growing, Gloucestershire based legal practice, with offices in Stroud and Gloucester. The business has been providing legal services to the people of Gloucestershire for over 250 years. WSP specialise in a vast range of personal and commercial law.

WSP Solicitors are:

Committed to the development of our staff.

Focused on improving our technology and the ease of access to legal services, for our clients.

Dedicated to building a positive, strong and inclusive working culture within the business.

What is on offer?

Being a part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first.

The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home

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Salary based on experience and the value you can bring the firm. Including an Employee Pension Scheme.

The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training. We invest in you, if you invest in us!

24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Birthday Leave - a day off to celebrate your birthday.

A variety of employee benefits including; Life Assurance, Corporate Healthcare plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Bonus Scheme, Free Parking, Staff Incentive Scheme, Opticians Scheme, Staff Discounts and Christmas Saving Club.

The Role

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Paralegal to provide excellent support to our Legal Practitioners in our Private Client Department, at both our Stroud and Gloucester offices. The role involves assisting with client liaison, preparing documents, and assisting with compliance and legal orientated tasks.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Receive new enquiries helping the client identify their legal need and become a client Prepare compliance for the Legal Practitioner to review and approve inc: Complete a first draft of the Risk Analysis Review ID and, if appropriate, Source of Funds information Complete legal tasks to progress matters as supervised by the practitioner, examples include: o Drafting documents and forms o Drafting emails and where necessary letters o Preparing transactions for completion o Attend meetings with clients Manage the matters finances as directed and reviewed by the Practitioner including: o Completing posting slips o Drafting invoices o Adding matter expenses o Record time

Your Experience & Technical Ability

Previous paralegal experience would be an advantage.

Confident, proactive, team focussed,

Flexible and adaptable to change whilst providing care and attention to detail to help deliver the best service to our clients.

Being organised and able to use initiative are also considered pre-requites for this important role.

Possess strong organisational and inter-personal skills and be IT proficient.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sabbatical Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Paralegal: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PCD/0825