Paralegal - Family Law

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will be a cting as an assistant and primary support to our Associate Solicitor and, where required, other members of the Team in managing and progressing a caseload within the Practice, dealing with all matters of private Family Law.

Primary Responsibilities

· File administration such as opening files and preparing client care documentation

· Liaising with clients and taking notes of meetings

· Creating and updating court bundles and other court documents

· Assisting with the drafting of applications to court

· Assisting with Briefing Counsel and instructing experts

· Assisting with the d rafting of statements

· Assisting at court by taking an attendance note

· Assisting and arranging client appointments

· Preparing legal documents (e.g. Divorce Applications, Financial Statements, D81etc.)

· Responsible for own administration and paperwork using Leap Case Management software and time recording

· Undertaking legal research

· Drafting legal correspondence

· Communicating with clients/other parties and the court/other relevant institutions where appropriate via telephone including the preparation of attendance notes

· Copy typing documents

· Uploading documents and progressing cases via the HMCTS Portal

· Diarising court deadlines and key dates

Business Development opportunities

· Attending training courses

· Supporting the Practice in marketing activity and occasional attendance at some networking events

Financial Tasks

· Preparing bills using Leap software

· Completing Court documents on asset schedules on both word and excel

Customer Service

· Responsible for delivering the highest standards of customer/client service at all times

· Taking personal responsibility for clients and any follow up to ensure their complete satisfaction

Generic Responsibilities

· Working within high standards of confidentiality, both inside and outside of the practice

· Maintaining excellent standards of work organisation at all times

· Representing the business in a positive, professional way at all times

· Working within Health & Safety guidelines

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a legal secretary or paralegal
• Experience in Family Law