Position Overview & Specifications

A fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to start or further a career in the law. We are a fast growing, well respected firm of solicitors with offices in Swindon and Witney. We are looking for a trainee paralegal, to be based in Witney. The role will involve a range of administrative, legal and IT duties and there will be opportunities to train and develop beyond the role for the right candidate.

The main responsibilities will include:

Reception duties: answering the phone, managing emails, making appointments and taking payments.
Greeting clients into the office.
General office management including post and ordering stationary.
Support and assistance to departmental fee earners including attending meetings and taking notes.
Assisting with casework.
Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases.
Dealing with correspondence.
Maintaining accurate time costing procedures.
Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly.
Ensuring compliance with file management.
Filing and general admin including photocopying and printing documents for meetings.
Typing letters – legal and non-legal.

Skills and Qualities required:

Minimum 5 GCSEs, Grade A to C including Maths and English or equivalent. A levels or equivalent. (Degree preferable)
Able to use Microsoft Office
Some office experience is essential, strong IT skills.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
Teamwork.
Good timekeeping, well presented and professional.
Able to use own initiative and multi task with a flexible approach to working – will assist in different areas when required.
Good organisational skills.

Benefits: Competitive remuneration package.