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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Bristol

Requirements

  • Ability to lead by example, encouraging high standards and attention to detail
  • To be able to effectively manage time
  • Excellent communication skills must be able to deal with clients who are involved in highly charged situations
  • IT literate
  • Be able to work as part of a team
  • Organised
  • Excellent legal knowledge
  • Able to demonstrate can deal with challenging client issues and complicated legal issues
  • Used to working to tight deadlines
  • Civil Litigation experience is desirable including civil procedure knowledge
  • Candidates will need to have a firm legal understanding either through experience in a case handling role or educated to a minimum of degree standard in legal principles or equivalent (i.e. ILEX qualifications etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring clear and accurate advice is given to clients
  • To manage a property litigation caseload
  • Dealing with clients on the phone and (where necessary) face to face
  • Using our case management system to progress the files
  • Billing and invoicing

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Paralegal?

The primary role of the Paralegal is to assess whether legal claims in property litigation would be likely to succeed if they were to proceed to court.

What type of claims will the Paralegal be handling?

The Paralegal will be handling both money claims and claims for injunctive relief.

Is client care important in this role?

Yes, excellent client care skills are essential as the majority of our clients are referred by Legal Expenses Insurers, but we also receive direct instructions from clients.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

Candidates should have excellent legal knowledge and be able to demonstrate their capability to deal with challenging client issues and complicated legal issues. Experience in working to tight deadlines is also essential.

What educational qualifications are needed to apply?

Candidates must have a firm legal understanding, either through experience in a case handling role or by being educated to a minimum of degree standard in legal principles or an equivalent qualification (e.g., ILEX qualifications).

What are the key skills required for this Paralegal position?

Essential skills include the ability to lead by example, effective time management, excellent communication skills handling clients in charged situations, IT literacy, teamwork, and organization.

What duties will the Paralegal be responsible for?

The Paralegal will ensure clear and accurate advice is given to clients, manage a property litigation caseload, deal with clients both over the phone and in person, use the case management system to progress files, and handle billing and invoicing.

Is civil litigation experience preferred for this role?

Yes, civil litigation experience is desirable, including knowledge of civil procedure.

Is there potential for career development in this role?

Yes, this position offers the opportunity to be part of a large and expanding team with a lot of potential for career development.

Can I expect to manage cases from start to finish?

Yes, the role provides the opportunity to litigate matters from start to finish, including arranging mediations and trials when necessary.

Clear advice, innovative thinking and effective solutions from an approachable national firm of solicitors.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1972
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lyons Davidson is a UK-based law firm providing a comprehensive range of legal services to individuals and businesses. Its ultimate mission is to deliver accessible, high-quality legal advice and representation, ensuring justice and legal support for all clients. The purpose of Lyons Davidson is to offer expert legal solutions with a focus on client care, innovation, and efficiency, contributing to the well-being and success of their clients and the broader community.

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