Legal Assistant/Paralegal

SMA Solicitors is an established and successful law firm specialising in Immigration Law.

We are looking to hire a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Your role will be to assist Solicitors and senior paralegals with the preparation of complex legal documents, mid-level legal research activities, and other tasks related to the practice area.

You are expected to display fantastic research and communication skills. A successful candidate should be organised, professional and well informed. Top candidates will have remarkable interpersonal, excellent verbal, written and communication skills.

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents to communicate regularly with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues
• Analyse case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government organisation.
• Work closely in a team environment and provide updates
• Learn procedural and processing requirements for various types of applications
• Perform various administrative duties in addition to the above

Personal Specification:

· A degree in Law is essential

· Prior experience preferred but not necessary

· Analytical thinker

· Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

· Familiarity with legal technology and computer databases

· Present a positive, professional image with colleagues, professional staff, and clients

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £16,000.00-£18,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 28/02/2023
Reference ID: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Expected start date: 15/03/2023