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Experienced Dispute Resolution Paralegal

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Dentons

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • Milton Keynes

AI generated summary

  • You need 1-2 years of Dispute Resolution experience, A-levels grade B, a law qualification, strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and teamwork ability.
  • You will draft legal documents, liaise with stakeholders, support fee earners, review contracts, maintain trackers, manage billing, and conduct legal research.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1-2 years Dispute Resolution experience;
  • Minimum of three A levels at grade B, or equivalent;
  • A qualification in law (Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law);
  • Ability to handle a high volume of matters and to tight deadlines;
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel and Outlook);
  • Ability to organise, prioritise, prioritize various tasks and work well in a time-sensitive situation and to tight deadlines;
  • Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail;
  • Demonstrate commitment and initiative;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the competence to deal effectively with Partners and professionals across the firm;
  • Able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

  • You will work as part of a team to deliver a first-class service to our internal and external clients. Our approach is to create a collaborative environment by working collaboratively as part of a team whilst also encouraging team members to operate with a degree of independence. The work will include:
  • Providing legal services to a wide breadth of clients including the technical skills of drafting, negotiating and advising;
  • Drafting legal documents including letters of claim, statements of case, interim applications, witness statements, CPR-compliant expert instructions, standstill agreements and extension agreements, mediation position statements, settlement agreements and draft orders;
  • Liaising in a professional manner with the court, counsel, experts, mediators, clients and adverse parties;
  • Providing legal and administrative support to fee earners for their caseloads and taking the initiative where possible;
  • Reviewing contractual documents and advising clients on their legal positions in various disputes;
  • Maintaining matter trackers and the key dates diary;
  • Financial hygiene including time recording and billing;
  • Legal research.

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the Experienced Dispute Resolution Paralegal position?

The duration of the contract is 12 months, with the possibility of a permanent role.

Is the position remote?

Yes, this role is fully remote, but candidates can attend one of our UK offices if they wish.

Who will the paralegal report to in this role?

The paralegal will report to the Partner (Head of LDC), LDC Operations Manager, and Team Leader.

What is the minimum experience required for applicants?

Candidates should have a minimum of 1-2 years of Dispute Resolution experience.

Is there an opportunity for further professional development?

Yes, the role offers opportunities for personal and professional development, including the potential to count work experience towards Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) under the SQE route.

What qualifications are necessary to apply for this position?

Applicants should hold a qualification in law (Degree or Graduate Diploma in Law) and a minimum of three A Levels at grade B or equivalent.

What types of responsibilities will the paralegal have?

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, providing legal and administrative support, liaising with various parties professionally, and conducting legal research.

Are there any budget responsibilities associated with this role?

No, there are no budget responsibilities for this position.

Will the paralegal be part of a team?

Yes, the paralegal will work as part of a dedicated team focused on delivering services to internal and external clients.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, ability to handle a high volume of matters under tight deadlines, excellent attention to detail, and good interpersonal and communication skills.

Dentons

https://www.dentons.com/en/careers/

Law
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dentons is the world's largest global law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Dentons Global Advisors. Dentons'​ polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work.