Family Law Paralegal

Family Law Paralegal Horsham, England

Family Law Partners
Full Time Horsham, England 22500 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Summary of role

Reporting to the Head of Horsham Office

To provide direct paralegal and administrative support to the Legal Team of Family Law Partners as requested to enable maximum efficient operation of the firm.

Family Law knowledge essential and practical Family Paralegal experience within a Law firm essential. A practical assessment will form part of the interview process.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Supporting fee earners in handling client matters and with client liaison
  • Dealing with initial enquiries
  • Drafting client care documents and costs estimates
  • Attending client meetings alongside the legal team and producing attendance notes as requested
  • Drafting and proof reading legal documents and preparing written reports as requested
  • Filing and keeping electronic and paper files in good order
  • Liaising with Courts/Counsel/Other third parties/legal contacts
  • Briefing/instructing and preparing document bundles for counsel
  • Preparing Court Bundles
  • Drafting legal documents and correspondence
  • Attending at court with fee earner and/or Counsel
  • Arranging appointments
  • Liaising with Counsel’s clerk and other experts and negotiating fees
  • Undertaking legal research using a variety of online and other reference sources
  • Answering the phones, meeting & greeting visitors, copying, scanning, filing and general support
  • To ensure confidentiality of the firm’s and clients’ documents and information
  • To maintain and ensure the highest standard of client care

Any other relevant tasks required to provide support and assistance to the team as required.

Personal skills and attributes

  • Professional and pleasant
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • To work efficiently
  • To comply with the Firm’s various policies and procedures as specified in the current edition of the Employee Handbook;
  • Self motivated
  • Excellent clear and concise communication skills
  • Able to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Flexible, adaptable and agile and able to manage unexpected changes to workload
  • Able to prioritise effectively
  • Able to manage time and resources effectively to meet deadlines
  • Able to identify problems and find solutions
  • Active in promoting the Firm’s services, image, values and ethos
  • Is an ambassador for the Firm
  • Leads by example in all areas of Diversity and Equality
  • IT literate
  • High standard of numerical literacy
  • Willingness to undergo training as required

NO AGENCIES

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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £22,500.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Family Law Paralegal
Family Law Partners

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