An excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal to provide support to a team specialising in criminal defence and professional disciplinary law.  The successful applicant will assist a partner and three qualified lawyers.  The role will entail responsibility for the administration of the department as well the provision of paralegal support.

Applicants must have experience of working as a paralegal and a real interest in the area of law.  They should be accomplished communicators; equally adept verbally in person/on the telephone and at drafting correspondence.  They must be able to conduct effective legal research and have first-rate note taking skills. They should have a meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to their work and a ‘can do’ attitude.
 
 The role will involve:-

• Attending meetings and court hearings
• Assisting in the drafting of legal documents
• Preparing bundles
• Lodging documents at court
• Legal research
• Factual research
• Proof reading
• Drafting
• Researching and drafting legal blogs and updates
• Preparation of invoices and processing of client transactions
• Ad hoc administrative tasks (including supporting the smooth operation of the office).