Paralegal

Job Description:

• Building upon existing private client work experience and becoming a qualified specialist in this field.
• Conduct legal research and assist in the preparation of legal documents, such as contracts, briefs, and motions.
• Review and analyse legal documents, statutes, and regulations to provide accurate and timely information.
• Assist in the management and organization of case files, maintaining an efficient and up-to-date filing system.
• Liaise with clients, witnesses, and other stakeholders to gather information and coordinate legal activities.
• Attend court hearings, trials, and meetings, taking notes and providing administrative support as required.
• Assist in drafting correspondence and communication on behalf of the legal team.
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments and assist in monitoring changes in laws and regulations

Job Specification:

• Ideally have a degree in law (or postgraduate diploma in law) or be a CILEx qualification, but a graduate in any other field will be considered provided you can demonstrate an ambition to pursue this area of law.
• Ideally 1-3 years at a previous solicitor’s firm dealing with private client work.
• An interest in Shariah law and its implications and application under English law.
• Knowledge of civil litigation and court procedure is desirable.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems under pressure, contributing to proactive, expert, timely and authoritative legal advice and support to stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly.
• Enthusiastic team player.
• High attention to detail.
• A desire to learn and progress.