Paralegal

Experienced ParalegalReports to: Legal Director/Senior AssociateRole Summary:Family Law Partners are looking for a Paralegal with at least one year of experience in private client work to provide direct paralegal and administrative support to the Legal Team in the Tunbridge Wells office to enable the efficient operation of the firm.Main tasks and responsibilitiesSupporting the legal team in handling client matters and with client liaison Dealing with initial enquiriesDrafting client care documents and costs estimatesAttending client meetings alongside the legal team and producing attendance notes as requestedDrafting and proof reading legal documents and preparing written reports as requestedFiling and keeping electronic and paper files in good orderLiaising with Courts/Counsel/Other third parties/legal contactsBriefing/instructing and preparing document bundles for counselPreparing Court BundlesDrafting legal documents and correspondenceAttending at court with fee earner and/or CounselArranging appointmentsLiaising with Counsel’s clerk and other experts and negotiating feesUndertaking legal research using a variety of online and other reference sourcesAnswering the phones, meeting & greeting visitors, copying, scanning, filing and general supportTo ensure confidentiality of the firm’s and clients’ documents and informationTo maintain and ensure the highest standard of client careAny other relevant tasks required to provide support and assistance to the team as required.Personal Skills and AttributesProfessional and pleasantEnjoy providing executive assistance and administration support to the legal teamExcellent organisational skillsTo work efficientlyTo comply with the Firm’s various policies and procedures as specified in the current edition of the Employee Handbook;Self motivatedExcellent clear and concise communication skillsAble to give and receive constructive feedbackAble to work effectively as part of a teamFlexible, adaptable and agile and able to manage unexpected changes to workloadAble to prioritise effectivelyAble to manage time and resources effectively to meet deadlinesAble to identify problems and find solutionsActive in promoting the Firm’s services, image, values and ethosIs an ambassador for the FirmLeads by example in all areas of Diversity and EqualityIT literateHigh standard of numerical literacyWillingness to undergo training as requiredLocationTunbridge WellsThis role is primarily office-based with occasional home working available.Family Law Partners (UK) Limited is an equal opportunities employer.The Company reserves the right to alter or amend the duties set out in this Job Description in accordance with the needs of the business and after consultation with the post holder.Please apply here or by sending your CV and a covering letter to kirstenhr@familylawpartners.co.uk