The team at Aspiria Legal are pleased to be supporting one of Exeter's top regional law firms, in recruiting a Paralegal for one of their most successful teams, Clinical Negligence. This is a great opportunity for someone either already (ideally) has clinical negligence experience, or possibly has a real enthusiasm towards this area of law. Duties will include a range of tasks, including liaising with clients, experts, barristers, insurers and other law firms, as well as answering enquiries where appropriate. You will be responsible for opening, closing and archiving client files, using the firm’s IT systems and packages, liaising with clients and other parties on behalf of lawyers and dealing with emailed or telephone enquiries as appropriate. You will be liaising with the accounts team to pay invoices, maintaining diaries, making appointments and arranging conferences when required. You will be maintaining your own legal knowledge/skills and putting them to best practice, as well as undertaking general administrative tasks. The firm invests in its people and is keen to develop and progress their teams through career pathways.
Skills and experience required:
We are ideally looking for someone with clinical negligence experience, or maybe someone with a genuine interest in this area of law
Legal studies, such as a law degree or A Level would be an advantage
A "can do" approach and a positive attitude
Confident and outgoing manner and strong communication skills
Hours and Benefits:
Monday to Friday = 08:45 - 17:00
25 day annual leave + Bank Holidays
Birthday off after 5 years' service
The firm encourages staff to take an extra 2 days of paid leave for volunteering / CSR days
Holiday trading scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days per year)
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Life assurance
Bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
Long service rewards
Medicash health cash plan
Mindful Manager - committed to supporting employees' mental health
Free fruit
Season ticket loan scheme
Eye test vouchers
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Legal (contact details on the Aspiria Legal website)
Salary description£25353.00 - £25353.00 per year
