Family Paralegal

FAMILY PARALEGAL

GLOUCESTER

SALARY NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

A great opportunity for a Paralegal to join a dynamic Family Legal team.

The successful candidate will play a fundamental role in working with the firms’ clients and assisting them with their family law-related matters.

Key Responsibilities:

· Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs

· Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Family matters

· Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases

· Dealing with correspondence

· Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency

· Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence

· Attending conferences and court

· Maintaining accurate time costing procedures

· Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly

· Ensuring compliance with file management

Skills:

· Accurate and meticulous

· Requires exceptional organisational skills

· Proficient in maintaining a well-organised and neat workspace

· Capable of managing a tightly scheduled diary

· Proficient in both team collaboration and working independently

· Skilled in prioritising workloads

· Effectively handles work under pressure

· Demonstrates flexibility

· Pays close attention to detail, especially with figures

· Diligent in adhering to Case Management and Quality Standard Policies

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS JOB, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV TO KATIE MEARS AS DIRECTED