Paralegal

Paralegal required for an established Corporate Services company based in Gibraltar. As a Paralegal you will assist fee earners with the management and progression of their caseloads, dealing with queries from clients and assisting in various legal matters. This role would suit individuals who hold a degree in Law or non-law degree plus post-graduate diploma in law qualification. LPC, BTC, or SQE completed or in progress will be an advantage. As Paralegal you will havedeveloped a good understanding of legal concepts and research tools. You will have comprehensive contract drafting skills, organisational, and time management skills.

What’s on offer to you?

• Collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Exposure to diverse legal matters and client industries.
• Salary up to £28,000 pa plus extensive benefits.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist fee earners with the management and progression of their caseload.
• Be an integral member of the team on transactions, assisting with taking forward discrete workstreams (depending on your precise level of qualification and experience).
• Undertake legal research on a variety of matters and communicate research findings in a clear and comprehensive manner.
• Assist fee earners to review and draft legal and transactional documents clearly and concisely to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Assist fee earners to review incoming requests, queries, and instructions and establish priority for those requiring immediate action.
• Prepare routine correspondence and replies to queries on behalf of fee earners.
• Liaison with intermediaries on behalf of fee earners and clients.
• Attend meetings as required and produce orderly and comprehensive notes.
• Ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely.
• Provide ongoing business support and assist with ad hoc projects.
• Take instructions and conduct letter and telephone enquiries as necessary, ensuring that all legal matters are raised with the relevant fee earner.
• Assist with the processing of new business applications for new and existing clients, collating due diligence and liaising with Compliance and other departments as necessary.
• Charge time spent daily and assist with the management of WIP, cash collection and debtors’ process. Work efficiently to minimize write-offs.

What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role

• Sound intellectual skills evidenced by a strong academic background to degree level in Law or non-law degree plus post-graduate diploma in law. 
• Successful completion of the Bar Training Course (BTC), Legal Practice Course (LPC), or Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) or to be currently undertaking one of these courses would be an advantage.
• Demonstrates understanding of legal concepts and legal research, including relevant legislation, case law, and industry standards.
• Familiar and confidence with sources of legal information.
• Developed analytical and drafting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational, time, project and diary management skills.
• Effective team player.
• Able to work on own initiative and occasionally without supervision. 
• Client orientated with the ability to handle highly confidential information and maintain high levels of confidentiality and discretion at all times. 
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Committed to the delivery of the highest levels of customer service. 
• Empathetic, responsive and reliable.

Paralegal | Gibraltar | LPC | SQE | Support Fee Earners | Law | Contract Law