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Apply NowJOB TITLE : Paralegal
GROUP : Family
REPORTING TO : Andrea Plum, Priya Palanivel and Marianna Lambrou
TERM : 12 month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
HOURS : Full-time, 9:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch. A flexible approach to working hours is a must, overtime may be required at busy times.
We currently operate a hybrid working policy with at least 3 days office working per week. Our hybrid working policy is discretionary and may be subject to change.
ABOUT SHERIDANS
Sheridans is a leading London law Firm whose lawyers combine the in-depth legal knowledge and breadth of expertise and experience required to give unparalleled advice to their clients.
Since 1956, Sheridans has represented individuals and organisations across a wide variety of sectors, providing quality advice which is commercially focussed and personally delivered. Specialist lawyers in leisure, media and entertainment work closely alongside the Firm’s corporate finance, employment, real estate and dispute resolution groups to provide a truly bespoke service to its clients.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Led by renowned and knowledgeable practitioners, Andrea Plum and Priya Palanivel, and supported by Marianna Lambrou, the family team at Sheridans offers a compassionate and focused service to clients in all aspects of family law.
The team’s practice encompasses all areas of private family law including pre-nuptial and living together agreements, divorce, dissolution and separation, the full range of financial provision following the breakdown of any family relationship and arrangements for children. Finance cases are often of a high net worth and involve shareholdings in private businesses, complex remuneration packages and corporate, tax and trust structures, frequently with international elements, including a focus on Anglo-US divorces. Our team also excels in family mediation, fostering amicable resolutions wherever possible.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal with previous experience in a busy Family law department to join our team. Covering a period of maternity leave on a 12-month fixed term contract, the successful individual will have the chance to develop their career further by supporting the whole department. We offer a close-knit and inclusive environment where you will be encouraged to fully participate, share ideas and become a key part of the team.
You must have previous Family paralegal experience to be considered for this opportunity.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
Skills & experience
Qualifications
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Our aim is for all staff to feel welcomed at Sheridans and ultimately be their true self at work. We are proud to promote inclusion & diversity among clients, candidates, and staff as an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to support people who hold Protected Characteristics (under the Equality Act 2010) both internally and externally through supporting practices based solely upon merit.
HOW TO APPLY
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AGENCY NOTICE
From time to time, we partner with recruitment agencies to assist us with our resourcing needs. Please note that we are not currently seeking agency support for this vacancy and any unsolicited submissions will not be considered.