Family Law Paralegal Luton, East of England, England
Job description
Due to our recent investment in marketing in family law area [ we offer on No win no fee basis] we are seeing an increase number of enquiries from potential family law clients due to which an outstanding opportunity for a Family Law Solicitor has arisen to join our family team.
We are looking for a candidate with experience in Divorce, Matrimonial Finances, Cohabitation Disputes and Private Children Law.
We are looking for a candidate confident in and passionate about business development to assist in raising the profile of an already successful and thriving team, whilst also supporting growth from different channels. The successful candidate will be expected to attend networking events and assist with marketing and business development opportunities.
Owing to the sensitive nature and time demands of Family Law work, we are looking for a candidate who provides a high level of client care, whilst maintaining adherence to our standards.
It is vital to have excellent communication, organisation and time keeping skills.
We can work on fee sharing basis with successful candidate may take up to 70% of the fee charged.
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You can send your Profile to us on [email protected]
Responsibilities:
- You will be responsible for retaining clients, and working on case from beginning till end.
-You will be responsible for retaining clients, and working on case from beginning till end.
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant case information
-Manage your own caseload and supervise others if applicable and adhere to high standard of client care.
- Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits
- Organize and maintain case files and documents
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Schedule appointments, hearings, and depositions
- Prepare trial binders and exhibits for court proceedings
- Attend client meetings and take detailed notes
Skills & Qualifications
-Practicing Solicitor with 3 years PQE.
- Paralegal certification or equivalent experience required
- Strong knowledge of family law procedures and regulations
- Proficient in legal research tools and software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Familiarity with electronic filing systems
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not exhaustive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the firm.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £13,173.48-£45,895.12 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Language training provided
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- UK visa sponsorship
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Luton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Luton
Reference ID: 220594
