Paralegal – Dispute Resolution

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research
• Undertaking searches at Partner(s) request
• Draft and amending legal documents, notarial certificates and correspondence and plans for presentation in court at Partner(s) request
• First line of communication between Partner(s) and Client
• Ensure that all new client matters are accurately set up in the client accounting and database system including research to satisfy due diligence requirements
• Maintain and amend client records and contact names
• Ensure files are kept up to date (including filing of emails and correspondence) when active and that files are closed/archived once the matter is concluded
• Undertake and manage client specific BD arrangements for Partners
• Provide complete assistance to fee-earners and clients regarding various legal issues
• Identify and retrieve information necessary to support legal decision-making
• Such other duties as the firm may reasonably require from time to time.

Experience Required:

• Ideally you are a working as a paralegal currently in BVI, the Caribbean or in England & Wales
• Previous legal experience or relevant Legal studies complete (LLB/GDL/LPC) is essential
• Previous experience of (or an understanding of) Time Entry principles to fully manage own targeted
  chargeable hours
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Outlook/Excel
• Administrative and document management experience
• Must have excellent organisation, administration and communication skills to undertake work at a high-level and of a confidential nature
• Ability to efficiently manage own time and prioritise workflow.