Contract Paralegal

Summary: The Contract Paralegal role involves supporting the Lender Sales team in Bristol, focusing on traditional conveyancing within the Receiver Litigation team. The position requires office attendance and entails managing a caseload of receiver litigation files, preparing court documentation, and maintaining client communication. This is a 3-month contract with potential for extension, and payment will be processed through an umbrella company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing new matters using case management system
• Use case management system to action workflow entries on a daily basis and from the Schedule for individual files
• Responsible for own caseload of receiver litigation files, referring all legal aspects to the Team Supervisor or Team Manager
• Preparation of court documentation, witness statements and dealing with any incoming emails in respect of the cases
• Regularly update clients on progress of the litigation cases
• Ensure that all matters are billed promptly at each stage

Key Skills:

• At least 6-12 months of previous paralegal experience
• Previous administration experience
• Previous telephone handling experience
• To demonstrate a natural empathy/affinity with Clients and a good telephone manner, with a clear diction
• Proactivity and attention to detail
• Organisational and time management skills

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal