Paralegal

This a fantastic opportunity for a talent individual looking to progress/kick start their career as a Paralegal within our growing busy Immigration Team, working closely with our Charity, Faith and Education sectors. As an Paralegal, your day will be filled with a variety of different tasks across the team, playing a vital role in assisting the team on a variety of client matters. This will include liaising with clients, diary management and assisting the team with research and administrative tasks. Reasons to apply

• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience across our highly regarded Immigration team - you'll have the opportunity to work closely with our specialists across the firm.
• Develop key skills and experience that will help build the foundations of a successful career in law
• To be part of an ambitious, collaborative and friendly national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create the best place to work.
• Excellent benefits for our people, with a focus on wellbeing and development at the forefront.
• Hybrid working - Stone King are proud to be signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance, and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
• General duties include, but are not limited to:
• Attending client meetings and minute taking.
• Diary management; scheduling meetings accordingly both internally and externally.
• Drafting key documents and updates.
• Assist with business developments and research.
• Preparing drafts of documents and corresponding with clients as requested.
• General document management including filing and photocopying as required by the team.
• Dealing with all clients referred to you in person and on the telephone in a professional and efficient manner.
• Working as part of a Team with the other members of the Team/s or other members of the Firm where necessary.
• Carrying out your work for the client to the highest possible standard.
• Dealing with all communications promptly whether internal or external.
• Meeting time recording requirements.
  
  Possess a Law degree or GDL / PGDL (or be in the process of completing).
• Previous administrative experience.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Organisation skills and experience meeting deadlines in a timely manner.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• An aptitude for learning and be able to show initiative
Desirable
• An interest in Immigration law.
• Experience in previous role or a professional services environment.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Stone King is an ambitious and friendly firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Faith and Private Client sectors. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country., Individual differences are embraced at Stone King, and we strive to create an environment in which people feel supported and able to be themselves. We have a partner-led Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy Group, and a dedicated DE&I Adviser. We are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment that supports the growth and development of all our people, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. As part of our continued commitment to an inclusive working environment, we are proud to be part of the Race Fairness Commitment, the Age Friendly Employer Pledge and a Disability Confident Employer. Stone King are signatories of the Mindful Business Charter as part of our commitment to mental health and wellbeing. We want to support all of our people in achieving a healthy work/ life balance and would be happy to speak with prospective candidates about flexible working arrangements.


• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Benefit Platform
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum