Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Job Posted: 14 March 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Freshwater, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
• Industries: Administration Legal

Eldridges is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to work in our Freshwater office. 

The role will best suit someone who:

·       Has experience working in a law firm;

·       Can multitask without losing attention to detail;

·       Can prioritise their workload;

·       Has experience of completing dictation/typing;

·       Enjoys working in a team and independently; and

·       Is professional at all times.

The role involves:

·       Speaking to clients both on the telephone and in person;

·       Typing;

·       Preparing legal documents with supervision;

·       Emailing;

·       Scanning, copying and compiling documents;

·       Opening new matters and following our strict compliance procedures; and

·       Assisting fee earners to ensure our clients get the best possible service.

A law degree or relevant training in a legal environment would be beneficial.

Eldridges encourages career progression and this role offers the suitable candidate the opportunity to obtain qualifications.

We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter to joni.ade@eldridges.co.uk.

Please see our website for more information about the firm www.eldridges.co.uk