Family Paralegal

Clayton Legal

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 22 days

Prescot, Merseyside L34 1AF, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Our client, a law firm based in Merseyside and Wirral, is seeking a self-starter to join their Family law team in Prescot.
The role involves assisting senior Fee Earners with a high-volume caseload focused on Care work, with responsibilities including opening case files and updating clients.
Candidates should have a minimum of 12 months' experience working in a family law team and be proficient in Case Management Systems and Laserforms.
The position offers excellent benefits and a salary of £25,000 to £30,000, along with hybrid working options after a successful probationary period.
Ideal candidates will possess strong client care skills and the ability to manage heavy workloads effectively.

Our client is a Merseyside and Wirral based law firm with 6 offices across the area specialising in many areas of law.They now have an opportunity for a self-starter with excellent client care skills to join their Family law team in Prescot.The role involves assisting senior Fee Earners with a high-volume caseload, primarily focused on Care work, within a large and dynamic team.Responsibilities include:

Opening case files
Providing day-to-day support to the team
Updating clients on case progress
Liaising with courts, experts, and agencies
Scheduling appointments
Handling incoming and outgoing calls
Preparing document bundles for hearings
Engaging with clients both in person and remotely when required
Providing general legal and administrative support
Managing diaries
Attending court to assist counsel and/or clients
Conducting legal aid assessments and applications
Taking client appointments and initial instructions

The Ideal Candidate will:

Work effectively within a vibrant team environment
Be flexible and adaptable to meet client and team needs
Have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise heavy workloads
Have a minimum of 12 months' experience working in a family law team (preferred)
Be proficient in using Case Management Systems and Laserforms (essential)
Have experience with the Legal Aid Agency Portal (CCMS) (essential)
Be familiar with Excel spreadsheets (desirable)

Excellent benefits are available, along with hybrid working options following a successful probationary period.

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