6 Month FTC, Mandarin/Cantonese speaking Residential Property Paralegal at UK law firm to £26,000

Successful London law firm is looking to recruit a Paralegal to support their Residential Property department on an initial 6 month fixed term contact.  As many of the team’s clients are based in the Far East, is it imperative that the successful candidate has verbal and written fluency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin.  Duties will include assisting with the opening of new files, making files in relation to existing matters, liaising with clients and offering clear and concise information, preparing and drafting legal documentation for sign off by the Partners, proofreading documents, conducting research for the Partners and other fee earners within the department, tracking projects to ensure they are running within set timescales, maintaining accurate data in relation to client matters and any other ad hoc duties as and when required.   Candidates must be degree educated (minimum 2:1), have completed the LPC and have strong IT skills, as well as a strong ability to work well under pressure.  Experience of studying or previously working in mainland China is also essential.  Standard hours for this role are 9.30am to 5.30pm.