Paralegal

Knowledge

K1: Have an understanding of legal and regulatory requirements relevant to the role. Back to Duty

K2: Maintain sufficient competence and legal knowledge to work effectively - relevant law, research. Back to Duty

K3: Avoid working outside their area of knowledge and competence, seek guidance and support where needed. Back to Duty

K4: Undertake legal and factual research and present the findings accurately and clearly. Back to Duty

K5: Practise good file management - prepare and collate bundles, take and file accurate notes, close and review files, maintain databases, version control. Back to Duty

K6: Work in accordance with good business practice - maintain an understanding of the basic financial drivers, time recording and billing processes relevant to the role and firm. Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Use understanding and analysis to solve problems. Back to Duty

S2: Use precedents and draft documents, using plain and succinct language. Back to Duty

S3: Assist with legal matters and transactions. Back to Duty

S4: Manage work activities to ensure that they are completed on time and to an appropriate standard, including: a. Keep others informed of progress. b. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to accept changing priorities when new jobs need to be done. c. Paying appropriate attention to detail. Back to Duty

S5: Practise good file management - prepare and collate bundles, take and file accurate notes, close and review files, maintain databases, version control. Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Back to Duty

B2: Establish and maintain effective and professional relations with others, including an ability to work with people at all levels towards achieving internal and external clients' and team objectives. Back to Duty