Paralegal - Family

JOB TITLE: PARALEGAL - FAMILY

SALARY: £22,000 - £25,000

HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 am - 5:30 pm Monday to Friday

BENEFITS: Excellent additional bens

Main Purpose of the role:

Our client is a well-established and reputable legal practice specialising in a wide range of legal sectors. Our client is seeking to recruit a Family Paralegal who can join their busy team permanently due to growth. If you have experience as a Legal Assistant or a Paralegal within Family or another law area and are looking for a position to launch your career in Family Law, we would welcome your CV. This is a proactive role and an excellent opportunity to join a team based in Bedford.

Main Duties and Responsibilities for the Paralegal role:

• Providing Paralegal support to the team
• Liaising with clients and other professionals in a courteous and helpful manner
• Providing casework support to lawyers on matters as and when required
• Diary management
• Preparation of Court Applications within the Matrimonial Department including, but not limited to, all Petitions for Divorce, preparation of Petitions for bailiff service, Applications for Decree Nisi and Decree Absolute
• Preparation of Applications for Ancillary Relief and all subsequent Court forms, including Form E and all related timetabling, and collating all relevant documentation
• Preparation of all Children Act Applications including C100, C1A and supporting statements, and timetabling issued Applications
• Preparation of Applications for Non-Molestation Orders, supporting statements, and Legal Aid documentation, Devolved Powers, Notice of Acting
• Competing Conflict checks
• Preparation of Court Bundles for filing and serving.
• Proof-read all documentation and make any amendments before being handed to the Solicitor
• Extensive client liaison - dealing with general queries via the telephone on behalf of the Solicitors, taking accurate telephone messages and, where possible acting thereon
• Ensure all information on the database is completed and accurate
• Responsible for closing, archiving and retrieval of files
• Having direct client contact via telephone, email and face to face
• Ensure all relevant documents and enclosures are attached to the correct file prior to posting
• Working under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• At all times, comply with all relevant legislation and regulations as directed by the firm (e.g. client confidentiality, anti-money laundering, Solicitors’ Regulation Authority and The Law Society rules, Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, Data Protection Act, etc.)

Person Specification required for the Paralegal role:

• Family law experience preferred
• Attention to detail
• Calm under pressure
• Organised
• Articulate
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines
• Willingness to work well as part of a busy, friendly team
• Have an excellent telephone manner

KEYWORDS:

Legal Secretary, Paralegal, Family Law, Wills, Tax, Trust and Probate, Solicitors, Legal Assistant, Digital Dictation, BigHand, Law Firm, Legal. Team Assistant and reside in Bedford, Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard, Newport Pagnell, Hanslope, Woburn Sands, Woburn, Cranfield, Newton Longville, Milton Bryant

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to our mission of providing high-quality legal services to our clients.