Accutrainee - the pioneers of flexible junior legal resourcing
Paralegal
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
109 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Paralegal
Accutrainee Limited
• Apply for a position to be added to the successful candidates database for paralegal job opportunities • Match preferences, experience, and interests with available paralegal opportunities • Roles vary from short placements to permanent positions
Job Requirements
- A law degree or equivalent (LLB/GDL or SQE1) is beneficial
- Previous experience of working within a legal environment is an advantage, but not essential
- Highly organised
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Technologically proficient
- Capable of working independently as well as part of a team
- Confident with good emotional intelligence
Benefits
- Collaborative culture prioritizing training and development
- Opportunities at various law firms and in-house legal teams
- Quick and easy application process
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