Paralegal
| Posting date: | 28 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | £21,000 to £24,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 April 2024 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JD |
| Company: | Coburg Banks |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | IRM302 (4424)_1711628447 |
Summary
One of the UK's largest and foremost law firms is currently looking to recruit a Paralegal within the Court of Protection team at their Cambridge office.
Offering a salary of up to £24,700 plus excellent benefits including pension scheme, health insurance, critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, and discounted gym membership, this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most respected law firms in the UK, recently ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations 2023.
This is a full-time permanent role with a hybrid working arrangement. You would split your time between working from home and in the Cambridge office.
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The Role
Working as a Paralegal in the Court of Protection team you'll be a key point of contact for clients, many of whom have life-changing disabilities such as serious brain injuries, dementia and mental health illnesses; you'll help these individuals to manage their financial affairs. You'll work closely with the team's Associates and Partners to make sure they have the right support at all times.
Key tasks will include…
- Taking instructions from clients and assist with the giving of legal advice, including obtaining evidence and, where appropriate, assist with litigation, to achieve appropriate resolutions for the clients
- Achieving time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working
- Keeping up to date with changes in relevant law and practice, attending training events to ensure up to date legal knowledge and best practice
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The Candidate
Previous Paralegal experience is desirable, however equal consideration will be given to individuals holding an LLB looking for an opportunity to begin their career within the legal arena.
- Hardworking, able to thrive in a pressurised environment, professional and pragmatic manner
- Up-to-date legal knowledge and an enthusiasm for continuing your professional development
- Confidence to contribute to team meetings and work collaboratively, sharing best practice, learning from colleagues.
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The Package
Salary £21,931 - £24,700 dependent on experience. You'll also get the following benefits with the role:
- A huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace
- Flexible working options to make sure that you're fully supported to work the way that best suits you
- Westfield health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services
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The Company
The business you'll be working for is one of the largest law firms in the UK, operating out of 14 UK offices with over 2,500 members of staff. They are proud of their values and offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace.
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Interested? If you think you're right for this Paralegal role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews.
INDMP
Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Offering a salary of up to £24,700 plus excellent benefits including pension scheme, health insurance, critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, and discounted gym membership, this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most respected law firms in the UK, recently ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations 2023.
This is a full-time permanent role with a hybrid working arrangement. You would split your time between working from home and in the Cambridge office.
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The Role
Working as a Paralegal in the Court of Protection team you'll be a key point of contact for clients, many of whom have life-changing disabilities such as serious brain injuries, dementia and mental health illnesses; you'll help these individuals to manage their financial affairs. You'll work closely with the team's Associates and Partners to make sure they have the right support at all times.
Key tasks will include…
- Taking instructions from clients and assist with the giving of legal advice, including obtaining evidence and, where appropriate, assist with litigation, to achieve appropriate resolutions for the clients
- Achieving time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working
- Keeping up to date with changes in relevant law and practice, attending training events to ensure up to date legal knowledge and best practice
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The Candidate
Previous Paralegal experience is desirable, however equal consideration will be given to individuals holding an LLB looking for an opportunity to begin their career within the legal arena.
- Hardworking, able to thrive in a pressurised environment, professional and pragmatic manner
- Up-to-date legal knowledge and an enthusiasm for continuing your professional development
- Confidence to contribute to team meetings and work collaboratively, sharing best practice, learning from colleagues.
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The Package
Salary £21,931 - £24,700 dependent on experience. You'll also get the following benefits with the role:
- A huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace
- Flexible working options to make sure that you're fully supported to work the way that best suits you
- Westfield health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services
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The Company
The business you'll be working for is one of the largest law firms in the UK, operating out of 14 UK offices with over 2,500 members of staff. They are proud of their values and offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace.
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Interested? If you think you're right for this Paralegal role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews.
INDMP
Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.