Ref: 7911
Our client, a leading law firm based in Newton Abbot, is looking for a Family Paralegal to join their company on a full-time, permanent basis. The specialist team, which is one of the largest in the South West, represents children, parents and grandparents who are the subject of care proceedings, and deals with law applications as well as divorce/injunction matters. Your main role will be to provide support to lawyers in managing their caseloads, preparing documents, and progressing cases.
Responsibilities include: -
- Support/assist the lawyers in managing their caseloads
- Meet with clients
- Take instructions for the preparation of documents and bundles
- Deal with enquiries from clients and generally progressing cases under the direct supervision of the fee earner with conduct of the case
Requirements: -
- Experience of assisting Fee earners in Care Proceedings
- Strong communication and IT skills
- You may also be able to use bundledocs and be familiar with a case management system such as SOS
- Accuracy in your work and a sharp eye for detail
- A law degree – family module desirable but not essential – and practical experience of working in a support role to fee earners undertaking public law work
Summary/closing paragraph:
If you would like to join a top-rated law firm that is committed to giving employees the opportunity to reach their full potential, and you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply via our website.
Recruitment Consultant: Sophia Damshenas
Closing Date: All suitable candidates will be submitted as soon as received; our client reserves the right to appoint before the closing date. Please note that due to the volume of applications, if you haven’t received a response within 5 days of applying, then unfortunately on this occasion you won’t have been successful.
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