Family AssistantBirmingham - Office Based£22,000 - £25,000 A fantastic, established Birmingham firm, known to us as a client for many years are keen to add an experienced Legal Assistant to their already impressive Family team.Based in well-equipped offices in an impressive setting, close to commuter links, the Legal Assistant will benefit from working with a cohesive team of Assistants, Fee Earners and Partners to deliver a high quality of a full range of Legal Assistant Duties in Birmingham. Duties and responsibilities of the Assistant in Family:

Supporting the Solicitors and Partners within the team with their caseload
Drafting notices in line with client instructions
To register interests on Common Platform regarding criminal matters. Be familiar with Egress, CJSM and Crown Court Digital Case System
Use of ALB Case Management System
Attending PLO’s
Making applications for legal aid and keeping on top of CCMS
Making any necessary applications for payments of disbursements
Liaising with the firms Cost Drafting Team regarding High Cost Cases
Taking instructions from clients in person, via Teams etc
Preparing and Drafting Position Statements
Instructing Counsel, where necessary
Researching and instructing other experts
Preparing briefs to counsel or letters of instructions to experts
Part 25 applications and letters of instruction
Sitting behind counsel
Observing Senior Fee Earner at court
Compiling Bundles and ensuring they are always up to date (Electronically)

Skills Required:

Prior Family Assistant experience is essential
Competent in all IT applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong attention to detail and a clear communication style (both written and verbal)
Good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a range of tasks
Commitment to good customer service
Good empathy skills and the ability to deal with a range of different personality types when working with clients and witnesses
Commitment to meeting or exceeding personal targets
Willing to listen and learn
Good team player with a willingness to assist colleagues
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, committed and approachable
Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure

The firm are offering 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Paralegal, based in or near Birmingham, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to .