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Paralegal
Posted 25 April by
Vision Express
As the Paralegal you will support the Legal Team and form a pivotal part of the legal team. This is a role based out of either our Nottingham (Ruddington) Head Office or our EssilorLuxottica London (Kensington) office. Our working week is a mixture of 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely. Who are we?
We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands.
What does the role entail? •Maintain, monitor, and update work log trackers for various work streams within the Legal Team, providing regular updates to Legal Counsel and assisting with work allocation, monitoring, and reporting.
•Handle day-to-day administrative functions and general administration across the Legal Team, including managing the Legal Inbox, correspondence, forms, purchase orders, photocopying, scanning, filing, and post.
•Liaise with other business areas to obtain and collate information for the Legal Team.
•Support and operate key systems and processes for the Legal Team, such as the electronic signing system (Docusign).
•Administer legal processes, including tracking claims, complaints, and dispute progress.
•Maintain the contracts database, including uploading completed contracts and vital information.
•Assist the Legal Team with legal research, property pre and post-completion requirements, company secretarial work, and maintaining legal databases.
•Contribute to departmental/team objectives/projects as required.
•Respond to support office and store inquiries via telephone, email, letter, or face-to-face.
•Maintain efficiency and professional standards expected of the department.
•Work closely with the wider business in the administration of legal processes and procedures.
Who is the right candidate?
•Strong organizational and administration skills.
•Ability to quickly learn and follow processes with initiative.
•Reliable in meeting deadlines and following instructions.
•Flexible and adaptable to meet team needs.
•Clear and effective communication skills.
•Approachable with a commitment to providing reliable service.
•Proficient in Microsoft Word and Adobe (Excel and PowerPoint desirable but not essential).
•Willingness to learn and use initiative to complete tasks effectively. Anything else you should know?
•Pension scheme
•Life Assurance
•Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us!
•Free parking for all Vision Express colleagues
•Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
•Discounts for friends and family
•Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between
•33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
•Flexible health related benefits, such as; Health Cash plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan
•Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer to peer knowledge, sharing and collaborating through our internal channels
•Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as; Gymflex, Dining Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days, and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme
•And so much more!
We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands.
What does the role entail? •Maintain, monitor, and update work log trackers for various work streams within the Legal Team, providing regular updates to Legal Counsel and assisting with work allocation, monitoring, and reporting.
•Handle day-to-day administrative functions and general administration across the Legal Team, including managing the Legal Inbox, correspondence, forms, purchase orders, photocopying, scanning, filing, and post.
•Liaise with other business areas to obtain and collate information for the Legal Team.
•Support and operate key systems and processes for the Legal Team, such as the electronic signing system (Docusign).
•Administer legal processes, including tracking claims, complaints, and dispute progress.
•Maintain the contracts database, including uploading completed contracts and vital information.
•Assist the Legal Team with legal research, property pre and post-completion requirements, company secretarial work, and maintaining legal databases.
•Contribute to departmental/team objectives/projects as required.
•Respond to support office and store inquiries via telephone, email, letter, or face-to-face.
•Maintain efficiency and professional standards expected of the department.
•Work closely with the wider business in the administration of legal processes and procedures.
Who is the right candidate?
•Strong organizational and administration skills.
•Ability to quickly learn and follow processes with initiative.
•Reliable in meeting deadlines and following instructions.
•Flexible and adaptable to meet team needs.
•Clear and effective communication skills.
•Approachable with a commitment to providing reliable service.
•Proficient in Microsoft Word and Adobe (Excel and PowerPoint desirable but not essential).
•Willingness to learn and use initiative to complete tasks effectively. Anything else you should know?
•Pension scheme
•Life Assurance
•Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us!
•Free parking for all Vision Express colleagues
•Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
•Discounts for friends and family
•Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between
•33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
•Flexible health related benefits, such as; Health Cash plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover and Dental Plan
•Opportunities to join a company wide community with peer to peer knowledge, sharing and collaborating through our internal channels
•Flexible lifestyle benefits, such as; Gymflex, Dining Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days, and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme
•And so much more!
Reference: 52537458
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