Paralegal - Financial Dispute Resolution

Overview

Department: Finance Dispute Resolution

Location: Leeds

We are seeking a driven Paralegal to join our Finance Dispute Resolution department at an exciting time of growth. As a Paralegal you will assist the Partner in the department with a range of complex and contentious matters relating to secured lending. You will ensure that clients, represented by Flint Bishop, receive pro-active, consistent, and efficient levels of service. The role is full time, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week at our office in Leeds.

Reporting to the Head of Finance Dispute Resolution.

• Support the Partner of the Finance Dispute Resolution department with a complex and contentious caseload.
• Matter creation on Casenet.
• Handle incoming telephone calls and correspondence from clients in a timely manner.
• Undertake fee-earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Firm’s quality and risk management procedures.
• Manage finances of matters, including accurate time recording and billing, and monitor WIP levels.
• Pursue personal development, ensuring technical, interpersonal and soft skills are up-to-date; participate in training, coaching and personal development reviews, and, where appropriate, assist in training and supervising less experienced staff in the department.
• Maintain the highest standard of client care and service for all Firm clients.
• Make outbound calls to clients, their key suppliers, and relevant parties linked to a property.
• Work to clients’ agreed service levels and departmental service standards.
• Perform any other tasks as set by the Partner or Head of Finance Dispute Resolution.

• Excellent telephone handling skills and strong communication abilities.
• Preferably experience in property or litigation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Focus on resolutions and positive outcomes.
• Excellent time management and ability to work to tight deadlines with caseloads.
• Enthusiastic and willing to develop with the team and the business.

Disclosure will be required if a position is offered. Financial checks will be required if a position is offered.

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment at our Leeds offices
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings at the firm
• Staff discounts on legal services

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Legal

• Legal Services