Private Client Paralegal

Based in our Cambridge office, you'll manage your own caseload while delivering a high standard of client service in line with our firm's values and ways of working. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business, collaborating with and supporting teams across all our office locations.

As a growing and evolving firm, we offer a varied role where responsibilities may develop over time, providing opportunities to broaden your experience and contribute to the wider success of the team.

Requirements of the successful Paralegal:

Qualifications:

• Ideally relevant professional qualifications and/or relevant industry experience.
• In the absence of the above, a strong academic record.

Skills / Experience:

• A basic legal understanding of Private Client.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Appropriate empathic qualities given the nature of the work.
• Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ideally experience in Private Client.

Personal attributes:

• Professional business-like appearance and conduct.
• A strong team player with a motivational hands-on approach with the ability to identify and deliver what is required.
• Uses initiative, drives, plans and organises own time and workload to successfully meet deadlines and can autonomously prioritise their caseload.
• A measured and rational approach to problem solving.
• Ability to deliver under pressure without compromising on accuracy and to maintain a high level of performance in assigned areas of work.
• Flexibility to respond quickly and effectively.
• Deals confidently and diplomatically with clients and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrates integrity and congruence when dealing with people.

Reward and development

Buckles recognise the success of every employee; working with you to ensure you have what you need to maximise your potential and develop your career.

Alongside a host of development, professionally and personally, we offer some fantastic benefits, which include (but not limited to):

• 25 days annual leave + all UK Bank Holidays.
• An additional day for your birthday each year (or closest working day to your birthday).
• Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve (1 full day) and New Years Eve (half day PM) if these days fall on a normal working day.
• Private healthcare options for you and your family – via AXA.
• Free healthcare cash back plans for you and your family.
• Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution by Buckles.
• Ability to buy additional holiday – up to 5 days per year.
• Group Life Assurance – 4 x your annual salary.

To Apply:

If you meet the criteria for this position and would like to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV demonstrating your skills and experience relevant for the role.

Buckles Law are an equal opportunity and disability-inclusive employer and value diversity across the firm. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or parental or caring status.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email careers@buckles-law.co.uk and add the job title in the subject line of the email.