Paralegal - Private Client Dispute Resolution

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our high performing Legal 500 ranked Private Client Dispute Resolution team in Chichester. Working alongside our national team, the Chichester office brings extensive experience representing executors, beneficiaries, and trustees delivering outstanding exceptional client care and driving impactful, strategic outcomes in complex cases. As a Paralegal in our team, you will support experienced solicitors and recognised experts on a diverse and challenging portfolio of high quality, privately funded matters. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role with clear opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. Your Responsibilities will include: Assisting with the day-to-day coordination and proactive management of client matters and caseloads Handling new client enquiries Drafting clear, accurate and well-structured legal documents Conducting thorough and targeted legal research Liaising with clients Providing efficient general administrative and file management support About You Empathetic, compassionate and able to support clients through challenging personal circumstances A friendly, proactive and professional approach, with strong communication skills Previous Paralegal experience, ideally within litigation or private client disputes Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Confident in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment A genuine interest in Private Client Dispute Resolution and a desire to build expertise in this area Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too. Generous and flexible pension schemes. Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid) Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services. We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024! Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.