Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Permanent position. Full-time preferred (job-share considered)
John Copland and Son is an established, family-run, legal firm based on the Isle of Sheppey that has been supporting a wide range of medium and small businesses, institutions, families and individuals, mostly with a connection to Sheppey and the North Kent area since 1867. Most of our work involves, buying, selling, managing and dealing with Property, Estates, Companies and Trusts and Court work dealing with divorce, child and financial claims, personal injury, estates disputes and commercial disputes.
To grow the business further John Copland & Son currently looking for a
Legal Secretary/Paralegal
This role provides typing and administration support dealing with Civil disputes and property commercial and private client affairs. Ideally you already have the experience below but we are prepared to consider and train less qualified candidates looking for a long term career and specialism.
Role and Responsibilities
- You will work closely with a Senior Solicitor supporting on a range of legal secretarial tasks
- You support the firm with correspondence with clients and legal organisations – writing letters from dictations, completing legal documentation, preparing trial bundles etc.
- You are confident taking and documenting accurate notes in relation to ongoing cases and disputes
- You act as a point of contact managing incoming calls/enquiries
- You are responsible for the diary/calendar management for a Senior Solicitor and support within setting up meetings
- You work to a high standard and maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
Your experience
- You are experienced working within a legal secretarial or paralegal capacity
- You are experienced and comfortable typing from dictation, preparing trial bundles and supporting with general administrative work in a legal capacity
- You have excellent people skills and are highly organised
- You have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
What John Copland & Son Offers
- Good opportunities for training, obtaining qualifications and internal promotion.
- Salary according to experience and current qualifications.
- Full-time hours: 37.5 per week
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
- Salary dependent upon experience but approx. £25,000 per annum (full time)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
