Junior Paralegal Family Law

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Paralegal to assist and meet the needs and provide assistance in the Family Team. The role: To support the Family fee earners in the effective management of their workload, ensuring the priorities of the department are met. • Audio typing/copy typing • Using Case Management System and all Microsoft programmes • Create trial bundles for court • Preparing legal documentation • Maintain and organise electronic case files • Track billable hours • Preparation of Invoices • Diary managements including booking meeting rooms • Assistance with financial management of fee earner’s caseload • Liaising with clients and solicitors face to face or by telephone • E-mail, Scanning, copying and faxing • Ensuring all client details are kept up to date • Ensuring key dates are met • Opening/closing/storage and retrieval of files in accordance with procedures • Checking post and dealing with matters arising when required • Legal research Requirements: • An understanding of Family procedures to include filling in legal forms • Fully understand and manage a file’s compliance and adhere to the strict policies and procedures • Ability to work independently, as well as in conjunction with the rest of the department • Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives • Delivers output to a high standard • Excellent telephone manner • Multi-task in a busy environment • Ability to prioritise • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word to include Track changes • Fully utilise the firm’s case management system • Outstanding organisational skills • High level of accuracy and attention to detail • Excellent communication, ability to converse with a diverse range of people at all levels • Understand the importance of confidentiality • Able to use initiative • Attentive • A commitment to maintain high client care standards • Reliable and dependable • Proactive • Positive Attitude Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.