We have a new opportunity for a part time paralegal to join our expanding team.
Job Title: Paralegal
Reporting to: Senior Solicitor
Part time: 2.5 days a week
Department: Employment
A new opportunity for a part time Employment Paralegal/Legal Executive/Fee Earner to join a highly regarded friendly team in Maidenhead.
We are a law firm specialising in Employment Law and HR. We act for workers and responsible employers providing HR and Employment Law advice. We have a great team of professionals who take pride in providing high quality legal services. Our offices are easy to reach with parking available. For any successful candidate their are good prospects of a training contract being offered.
The role:
- Assisting the Head of Department and other Lawyers with complex contentious employment matters (predominantly private claimant work).
- Managing a claimant case load (under supervision).
- Undertaking fee earning work and providing a profitable contribution to the Employment Department.
- Answering incoming calls and dealing with all new enquires therefore employment law knowledge essential
- Booking in new enquires for the team and sending clients terms and conditions and engagement letters
- Meeting and greeting new clients and taking notes in client meetings
- Writing legal content and blogs
- Managing the firms social media account and writing legal content for social media
Key Knowledge Essential
- A competent understanding of Employment Law and the Employment Tribunal process.
Experience
- Paralegal or Legal Executive with a minimum of 6 months experience of dealing with contentious Employment Law matters (as a guide).
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Employment Law Department or similar.
- Experience in time recording and targets.
Key Competencies
- · Good attention to detail.
- · Excellent communication and literacy skills.
- · Motivated to learn and progress within the Employment Department.
- · Flexible attitude to work.
- · Excellent organisational skills.
You will have the opportunity to advance your career by working on a diverse and interesting range of cases. You will work with a collaborative and friendly working environment and an excellent work/life balance. You will have the opportunity to work for a growing practice and there is ample potential for both personal and professional growth.
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Salary: £8.50 to £10.00 /hour
If you are interested please send your cv to Anita Kalra: anitakalra@klglaw.co.uk
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Kalra Legal Group welcome’s speculative applications at all times. If you are interested in joining Kalra Legal Group either as a qualified solicitor, trainee, support role or for work experience please send your CV with a covering letter to the Managing Director Anita Kalra: anitakalra@klglaw.co.uk.
