Trainee Litigation Paralegal

Trainee litigation paralegal A prestigious specialist Litigation Firm are seeking a Trainee Litigation Paralegal to join the team. You will be joining a forward thinking organisation with a diverse workforce, focusing on high quality litigation cases to include (but not limited to):Property LitigationCommercial LitigationConstruction DisputesEmploymentDebt RecoveryAs a Litigation Paralegal you will initially be supporting Senior Solicitors and Partners before being trained to manage your own files (under supervision). You will receive market leading training and input, allowing you to reach your full potential. You will be responsible for duties such as:File opening and closingProviding quotes to prospective clientsCarrying out adequate checks on clients (e.g. AML, ID etc.)Attending client meetingsScanning, filing and preparing bundlesDrafting workConducting legal research and due diligenceBeing the first port of call for client enquiriesThe successful Litigation Paralegal will offer the following background/skill set/interests:Be a recent graduate with strong academics (at least 2:1 classification - ideally 1st Class classification; and A-Levels at A/A )Ideally to have completed a Masters degree and/or to have begun SQEDemonstrate a genuine interest in Commercial Litigation/Dispute ResolutionOffer strong communication skills - both written and verbalHave solid IT skills (this is a modern law firm which embraces technology)Strong links to the Brighton/Sussex area.The ..... full job details .....