Position Overview & Specifications

An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm and become a valuable member of our busy family law team.

Applicants ideally have gained a degree in Law and have some experience as a paralegal. Experience in family law and a keen interest in this area of law is essential.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and inter-personal skills with a commitment to providing outstanding client service.

We are looking for a receptionist/paralegal to work in our office. Duties will include the following: -

general reception duties and paralegal work including preparation of trial bundles, clerking court hearings, issuing court proceedings and assisting fee earners with case work.
To develop and maintain good client contact relationships and enhance the firm’s client base by effective liaison with existing clients
To use correct procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm’s standards and legal requirements.
Assisting the Fee earners and or Partners by gathering information for cases and attending clients.
Deal with research, document drafting and client interviews as per the Fee Earners and or Partners instructions.
Preparation of correspondence and documents through typing and word processing.
To administer day to day filing which includes the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the office manual.
Preparation of mail for despatch
To do all such things which are in the reasonable opinion of the firm, ancillary, necessary and conducive to the role and responsibilities.

Job Types: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

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