Job Description

Job Title:

Trainee Paralegal - Personal and Business Dispute Resolution Department

Hours of Work:

09.00 - 17.15 hrs - Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week).

Salary:

Depending on experience

Location:

Lincoln

Summary:

We are a leading "Top 200" Law Firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are considered to be one of the oldest law firms in the UK.

Benefits:

Some of the great benefits that we offer are:

Generous holiday entitlements Staff discount on legal fees and wealth management fees Income protection Life assurance at 3 x salary Salary Exchange Pension Scheme option Employee Assistance Programme

The role:

The ideal candidate will hold/be working towards a degree in Law or CILEX qualification, have a real passion for litigation and a good level of knowledge and /or experience in this area. Strong research skills are paramount to this role.

In addition, you will work with the Department's Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide an ongoing service to existing clients; To develop new business; Develop and enhance the Dispute Resolution Team; To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives; To keep up to date on all changes in the law and practice within the area of work; Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills; Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures; Perform work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firm's quality and risk procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Working towards a Law Degree/CILEX Qualification.

Desirable

Experience within Law Firm. Experience in civil litigation.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel and high levels of computer literacy.

Desirable

Knowledge of case management systems. Clear understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations. Previous experience of Visual Files. CPR Rules.

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. Ability to work with confidence. Strong planning and organisational skills. Excellent communication skills. Excellent keyboard skills. Knowledge of how to research complex legal matters.

Competencies

Essential

Ability to work in a structured and process driven way. Desire to provide a high quality service. Ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines. High level of integrity.

Attributes

Essential

Professional. Positive and flexible approach. Sense of Humour. Hardworking and positive attitude.

Other

The ability to travel between Chattertons offices - full driving licence and access to car.
Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The company has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the company's position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.

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Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person