Website:
smartlegal.co.uk
Job details:
About Xcova
Xcova was established in 2008 to provide offshore legal services to UK law firms. The company currently operates from India and is now expanding its operations to Sri Lanka.
Xcova delivers high-quality legal services, conveyancing support, data processing, business development, IT, and support services to law firms across England and Wales. By leveraging state-of-the-art technology and cloud-based case management systems, our teams are able to securely access UK-based data and provide efficient, professional legal support remotely.
Xcova is a dynamic and progressive organisation that offers excellent opportunities for professional growth. Team members can develop careers working with UK legal systems, progress into management roles, or explore opportunities in accounts, bookkeeping, and marketing.
Our Values
At Xcova, we are guided by strong work ethics and core values:
· Dedication: Commitment to delivering one’s best effort consistently
· Integrity: Upholding high ethical standards and accountability
· Responsibility: Taking ownership of actions and outcomes
· Quality: Striving for excellence in all aspects of work
· Respect: Valuing laws, colleagues, clients, and the organisation
· Teamwork: Collaborating openly to achieve shared goals
· Leadership: Leading by example and being solution-focused
Location: Akshaya HQ, Padur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, UK Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT)
Salary: INR 15,000 per month
Job Description: Paralegal Assistant
The Paralegal Assistant will support lawyers and legal teams by carrying out a range of administrative and legal support tasks in accordance with UK legal processes.
Qualifications
· A degree or an equivalent qualification
· Proficiency in English and Maths
Prerequisites
· Successful completion of Xcova’s Foundation English Assessment
· Excellent written and spoken English
· Minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute
· Ability to work UK hours and observe UK holidays
· Basic proficiency in:
o Microsoft Word
o Email and Internet usage
o Microsoft Excel/spreadsheets (basic level)
Experience
· No prior experience required
· Full training will be provided
Key Responsibilities
· Manage the expectations of case workers.
· Assisting lawyers and other team members.
· Manage the assignments in a proactive manner.
· Save inbound and outbound documents
· Keep case workers clearly updated about task status.
· Applying for documents via online portals.
· Drafting, sending and receiving emails and letters on behalf of case workers as instructed by them. Carrying out research on various topics.
· Attend required training to develop relevant knowledge and skills of the Consultant.
· Work from home or from an office as directed by the Company from time to time.
· Provide uninterrupted services during the Working Hours.
Work Arrangement
This role is on-site at our office at Floor no. 3 room no. 303, Block C, Akshaya HQ, Padur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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