Paralegal

Job description

About

Title: Paralegal

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full or Part Time (Monday – Friday)

Location: Inverness

Salary: Depending on experience/qualification

Details:

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Paralegal to be based in their office in Inverness. The purpose of the role is as follows:

Undertake a range of client casework and administration duties.

Dealing with general queries from clients and a range of external contacts.

Advise new clients on procedure and requirements.

Provide excellence in communication between clients, Solicitors and colleagues.

Maintain and comply with the standards set by the Law Society of Scotland as a registered Paralegal.

Duties include:

Dealing with legal correspondence.

Liaise with clients, other legal firms, banks and other establishments as required to perform duties.

Ensure all duties are undertaken to the highest standard and within specified timescales.

Provide a high level of customer service when dealing with internal or external customers.

Adhere to the company’s Health and Safety Policy.

Carry out any other reasonable tasks within the Department as required.

Person Specification

Experience:

Relevant experience of working within a busy legal practice would be a distinct advantage.

Education and Qualification:

Paralegal’s Qualification

Legal knowledge and experience of working in a similar role.

Essential Skills & Abilities:

Good written and oral communications.

Ability to understand and follow procedures.

IT literacy, particularly in standard MS office applications.

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers, including clients, colleagues and Partners, verbally, by telephone and in writing.

Good interpersonal skills to build and maintain working relationships as part of a team.

Commitment to confidentiality.

Respect for others and a commitment to equal opportunities.

Commitment to continuous personal development and a willingness to undertake training.

Able to accept responsibility and show imitative.

Ability to work under pressure and be flexible, if and when work commitments demand.

Ability to prioritise workload.

For more information please respond by email or contact Castle View Personnel on 01463 230 200.

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