legal assistant Wolverhampton, England
Job description
About us
We are a professional but friendly law firm based in the heart of Wolverhampton City Centre providing specialist legal services on Matrimonial and Family matters, Property, Wills and Probate.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Legal Assistant / Paralegal in a busy and thriving Child Care Department.
The role:
This role will specifically suit an experienced candidate who is capable of supporting Fee Earners and Head of Department.
You will be supporting a Team with a fantastic reputation assisting with a range of Child Care Law matters, including Public Law Care Proceedings and Pre-Proceedings, Adoption, Private Children matters and Domestic abuse cases.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant / Paralegal looking for personal and career development in an expanding practice. Experience working with Care Proceedings matters and Legal Aid is preferred, however full training will be given.
Opportunities to progress and develop your career and responsibilities will be encouraged.
The Ideal Candidate:
The candidate must be talented, well organised and be able to work independently to ensure that tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
Confident in dealing with clients and other professionals in a friendly and professional manner, both on the telephone and in person, is essential.
Ensure all files are correctly opened, maintained accurately and closed correctly adhering to required procedures and timeframes.
Excellent IT skills
Empathetic nature and able to handle matters sensitively, confidentially and discreetly.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is competitive, dependent on experience.
This is a full-time permanent position however a flexible working arrangement may be considered for the right candidate.
Office based with discretionary remote working options available
33 days holiday including Bank Holidays & office closure days, rising with service.
Automatic enrolment into a workplace pension plan.
Enrolment into Paycare scheme.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £20,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
