Paralegal / Trainee Legal Executive – Family Team
We’re looking for several Paralegals / Trainee Legal Executives to join our busy Family team.
We currently have four roles available across our Family offices:
- Two roles based in Birkenhead
- One role based in Crosby
- One role based in Allerton
Depending on the office location, each successful candidate’s caseload will consist of Matrimonial and/or Care work.
You’ll work as part of a busy and supportive team, assisting senior fee earners with a varied caseload while also having regular contact with clients, courts and other professionals.
Role responsibilities
- Opening and maintaining files
- Providing day-to-day assistance to the Family team
- Updating clients on the progress of their matters
- Communicating with courts, experts and other agencies
- Taking and making telephone calls
- Preparing bundles and documents for hearings
- Dealing with clients both in person and remotely where required
- Providing general legal and administrative support
- Diary management
- Attending court to assist counsel and/or clients
- Carrying out Legal Aid assessments and applications
- Taking client appointments and initial instructions
What we’re looking for
The right candidates will:
- Be self-starters who are happy to get involved and support the wider team
- Have excellent people and communication skills
- Work well as part of a busy and vibrant team
- Be flexible and able to respond to client and team needs
- Have strong time-management skills and be confident prioritising a busy workload
- Ideally have at least 12 months experience working within a Family law team
- Have experience using Case Management Systems and Laserforms
- Have experience using the Legal Aid Agency Portal (CCMS)
- Ideally have experience using Excel spreadsheets
Location and working arrangements
There are four positions available: two in Birkenhead, one in Crosby and one in Allerton. The nature of the caseload will vary between Matrimonial and Care work depending on the office.
Interviews may take place either in person or via video call.
Paralegal / Trainee Legal Executive – Family Team employer: Morecrofts LLP
Join our dynamic Private Client team as a Solicitor/Legal Executive, where you'll thrive in a supportive and collaborative work culture that values your expertise and ambition. With opportunities for professional growth and development, you will engage with high-net-worth clients on complex cases while enjoying the flexibility of working across multiple offices. Our commitment to employee well-being and a vibrant team atmosphere makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding legal careers.
