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Job Purpose
This is an opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a successful Litigation & Dispute Resolution department in London. We are looking for a litigation paralegal who is prepared to work hard within our thriving department, whilst gaining invaluable experience of handling a varied caseload.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list and from time to time it may be necessary to vary these to meet the department and business needs.
- Support senior fee earners across the department;
- Correspond with clients, opposition and third parties to progress client files;
- Drafting and submitting pleadings/ statements of case for the County Court and High Court;
- Efficiently manage a large number of deadlines relating to a variety of cases at any one time;
- Organise and maintain tidy and accurate case files;
- Liaise with Court prior to trials/hearings;
- Preparing court bundles and cost budgets.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Undergraduate law degree/GDL;
- LPC/SQE 1 preferable but not essential;
- Minimum of 2-years’ paralegal experience preferably litigation focused;
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, tenacious and approachable;
- Client focused;
- Possess solid drafting/proof reading skills;
- Supportive team player and willing to assist others;
- Able to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and prioritise a heavy workload;
- Excellent administration and organisation, including own diary management;
- Competent in all MS applications, to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
How to Apply
If you would like further details or wish to apply for this position please email your CV and covering letter direct to legalrecruit@devonshires.co.uk and complete the diversity monitoring questionnaire which can be accessed by button below.
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Devonshires Solicitors LLP is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. As such all job applicants, employees, partners and third parties who come into contact with us, will receive equal treatment, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, trade union activities, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from groups where we are currently underrepresented. For this reason, we ask that all candidates complete the recruitment monitoring survey in complete confidence for statistical purposes in order that we can effectively monitor how well our Diversity procedures are working. To review our policies on Diversity & Inclusion and Dignity at Work please visit our recruitment pages at www.devonshires.com.