Job Description

Paralegal (Corporate) - Derby

We are currently inviting applications from ambitious, career-minded candidates for the following position:

Paralegal

The successful candidate would provide support for our Corporate Team and the role involves handling case files and working with a diverse range of clients across Corporate law.

You will need to bring:

A hard working, organised, and reliable approach Ability to work in a demanding team environment A commitment to delivering excellent client service A results focus, with ability to work to tight deadlines Excellent communication and drafting skills Well-developed IT skills, with knowledge of all MS Office applications and experience using a case management system Team skills, resourcefulness, and confidence, while also being able to work with minimum supervision after training A proactive and enthusiastic approach to business development Previous experience in a similar corporate department position - desirable Evidence of study for a professional qualification - desirable Proven ability to effectively manage a significant caseload - desirable

Benefits will include:

starting salary commensurate with your exposure to date in corporate law matters recognition awards for outstanding achievement pension scheme with employer's contributions generous annual holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday and Christmas/New Year office closure support for CPD/education, where appropriate genuine career opportunities in a fast-growing practice family-oriented employment practices with genuine 'work/life balance' friendly, professional office environment located in the centre of Derby, and close to all transport connections

Elliot Mather LLP is one of the foremost legal firms in the East Midlands, employing around 180 people across our offices in Chesterfield, Mansfield, Derby and Nottingham.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our employees.

It is Elliot Mather policy that we do not include salaries in our recruitment advertisements, so any consultancy / agency statements regarding the wage / salary for this vacancy should be read with caution.

Please send us your up to date CV together with a covering letter that includes details of your current salary and benefits package, and notice period (where applicable) by email to:

hr@elliotmather.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Transport links Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Derby DE1 1EX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Paralegal/legal admin: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

law degree or CILEx qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person