paralegal Llandaff, Wales
Job description
Family Law Paralegal
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a paralegal to join our highly regarded Family Department, based in our Cardiff office.
hpjv are a well-established firm of solicitors with a reputation of integrity, professionalism, and quality of service and have been providing key services for more than 40 years within the local community and further afield.
We are Lexcel accredited and recognise that our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to continuously to invest in our staff.
The Role
You will be part of a team working collaboratively with fee earners. Your duties will include but not limited to:
- Supporting solicitors with day to day running of all type family files, both legal aid and private client matters
- Attending client conferences
- Attending conference with counsel
- Attending hearings with counsel
- Preparation of statements and other court documents /pleadings
- Preparation of electronic bundles
- Legal aid applications
- Seeking expert reports from third parties
- Arranging interpreters.
- Preparation of trail bundles
- Dealing with telephone enquiries
Skills and Experience
- A minimum of 12 months’ experience dealing with family matters preferred
- Excellent time management with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
- The ability to evaluate and offer solutions where required
- Work well in team with a flexible and collaborative approach
- The motivation to learn and self-develop
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft packages and Case Management Systems.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working once training has been completed.
- Training and development
- Discounted products
- Discounted legal services
- Increasing annual leave after one complete year of service
For more information on this fantastic opportunity to join a long established and highly regarded Family team, get in touch today.
hpjv are an equal opportunities employer, aiming for diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate they have the necessary skills and experience required to fulfil the role.
If you require disability accommodations or adjustments, please email Amanda Davies [email protected] detailing your requirements and contact information.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Llandaff: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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