Family Caseworker: Own Caseload & Career Growth

RGIT Australia; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Firm laptop

Ongoing training

Salary reviews

Annual leave

Job summary

RGIT Australia in Canterbury seeks a permanent, full-time Family Caseworker to join our busy Canterbury office, handling a diverse family caseload and progressing public and private law matters.

The role is ideal for an experienced Paralegal or Caseworker aiming to take on greater responsibility while developing their career within Family law. You will work under supervision, engaging with clients and professionals to ensure high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience in Family law, ideally managing or supporting your own caseload.
• Strong understanding of Family law with interest in public and private matters.
• Confident in dealing directly with clients and professionals.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work under pressure.
• Capable of working independently with appropriate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Run cases in your own right with supervision and manage a range of Family matters.
• Provide the highest level of client care in the management of client matters.
• Manage your own caseload under supervision.
• Undertake both public and private law Family work.
• Support Fee Earners to ensure effective team caseload management.
• Build relationships with clients, internal and external parties.
• Create letters and documents on the case management system.
• Attend clients and take detailed notes.
• Complete public funding applications when required.
• Collate and redact large volumes of documentation for Court bundles.
• Liaise with local authorities, the Police and medical professionals.
• Liaise with Courts and experts as required.
• Progress matters efficiently and meet deadlines and case requirements.
• Undertake fee-earning work and contribute to the Family department's development.

Skills

Family law experience

Caseload handling

Client communication

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Independent with supervision

Job description

RGIT Australia in Canterbury seeks a permanent, full-time Family Caseworker to join our busy Canterbury office, handling a diverse family caseload and progressing public and private law matters.

The role is ideal for an experienced Paralegal or Caseworker aiming to take on greater responsibility while developing their career within Family law. You will work under supervision, engaging with clients and professionals to ensure high-quality service.