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Paralegal

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Cardiff

Requirements

  • - Permanent
  • - Full-time
  • - Cardiff

Responsibilities

  • The jobholder will be working alongside one more Paralegal in the Cardiff office to provide support to the team as well as to home-working lawyers as part of the Rockhopper service. Fee-earning activities may include involvement in Court and tribunal cases, for example the preparation of trial bundles, disclosure, liaising with witnesses, drafting witness statements, briefing counsel and attendance at Courts and tribunals.
  • Other key elements of the role are:
  • legal research;
  • assisting in the various marketing initiatives within the department including, in particular, researching and assisting lawyers in preparing for conferences and other speaking engagements;
  • providing assistance with billing, narratives and administration;
  • contributing copy to our websites and Cardiff office social networks; and
  • working on international projects.
  • A typical day might involve conducting research on complex employment law issues for the solicitors and partners in the department, liaising with counsel and ACAS officers as well as more hands on work such as preparing document bundles for tribunal hearings; reviewing and updating staff handbooks and researching and drafting conference papers.

FAQs

What is the term of employment for this Paralegal position?

The term of employment for this Paralegal position is permanent.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are full-time.

Where is this Paralegal position based?

This Paralegal position is based in Cardiff.

What department will the Paralegal be working in?

The Paralegal will be working in the Employment department.

What type of support will the Paralegal provide?

The Paralegal will provide support to the team in Cardiff as well as to home-working lawyers as part of the Rockhopper service.

What are some key responsibilities of the Paralegal?

Key responsibilities include legal research, assisting in marketing initiatives, providing billing and administrative support, contributing copy to websites and social networks, and working on international projects.

Will the Paralegal be involved in court and tribunal cases?

Yes, the Paralegal may be involved in court and tribunal cases, including the preparation of trial bundles, disclosure, and liaising with witnesses.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for professional development, including the potential for involvement in business development and knowledge-sharing activities.

Does Lewis Silkin support flexible working arrangements?

Yes, Lewis Silkin is open to discussing flexible working patterns and office locations.

Is this position open to agencies?

No, this position is not open to agencies.

International law firm working with leading businesses to protect & enhance their ideas, their people, and their future.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are a law firm that works with leading businesses helping them to protect and enhance their most important assets – their people, their ideas, and their future. We call it ‘Ideas. People. Possibilities’. Our clients and our people are at the heart of our business, united by a passion for creativity, technology and innovation, and our ethos of Bravery and Kindness. We offer highly ranked, market-leading practice areas and a deep cross-firm market expertise in our chosen sectors. This means we can help our clients by combining first-class commercial thinking with innovative but pragmatic solutions and advice, both in the UK and internationally.

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