Law Graduate / Paralegal / Legal Assistant
- Employer
- Hays Legal
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- £16000.00 - £18000.00 per annum
- Closing date
- 15 Mar 2018
- Reference
- 3216340
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- Practice area
- Costs
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- Not applicable
- Position
- Trainee and graduate
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
Successful legal costs business seeking a junior legal professional to join their growing business
Your new company
Our client is a leading firm who deliver an unrivalled service to their clients; combining experience and expertise to achieve the best results. They have a reputation for nurturing talent and fostering a culture of team work resulting in a high staff retention rate. Due to continued growth and expansion they are now looking to recruit a Legal Assistant in their costs team.
Your new role
Responsibilities will include telephone negotiations; managing your own caseload (with appropriate supervision), and supporting the senior fee earners in the team with bundling, court preparation, service of documents, data management and other cost related tasks. You will have set targets and will ensure full compliance in all of your work. You will also be exposed to excellent quality work and have the opportunity to progress with this growing organisation.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed you will be a bright and confident law graduate, with excellent commercial awareness. You will have good IT and technical skills and the ability to work well in a team. You will have an understanding of, and an interest in costs, and will be hardworking and eager to learn.
What you'll get in return
With excellent progression prospects and training contract opportunities, this company offers an exciting opportunity for a graduate looking to take their first step into a legal career. You will also receive a competitive salary plus great benefits.
What you need to do now
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