FIRST RESPONSE PARALEGAL
This is an excellent opportunity to start your Paralegal career in an entry level role at a large firm of solicitors. You'll be part of a team of First Response Paralegals and the first point of contact with potential new clients. It's therefore important that you are comfortable working on the telephone and strive to provide an excellent customer service experience. You'll be welcoming new clients to the Firm and assisting with new client due diligence processes.
There is no cold calling involved in this role.
Please note that our full-time working week is 35 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
· Taking initial instructions from clients, both verbally and in writing
· Updating clients/sources
· Sending initial paperwork out and retaining clients via E sign/arranging sign up appointments if necessary
· Understanding of money laundering rules and when ID is required and acceptable
· Undertaking conflict searches and understanding of the need for these to be carried out vigilantly
· Training new staff entering the department as and when required
Experience/Qualifications/skills required to perform role
· No previous experience required as full training will be given
· Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
· Whilst it is not essential for a new recruit to hold a full UK driving licence, possession of a full driving licence will be required in order to progress beyond entry level in a Paralegal career
· GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 and above
Personal Characteristics
· Must have a good telephone manner, with confidence in delivery
· Be able to work under pressure with an understanding of the swift and accurate nature needed to meet deadlines
Job Types: Full-time, Office based initially with plan to be hybrid, Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary: £22,500 per year, rising with experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £22,500.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work full time at our office in Newton-le-Willows as part of your initial training and support period (approximately 6 weeks)?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newton-le-Willows