Junior Paralegal (Fixed Term Contract)

Executive Network Legal Limited; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an experienced Family Junior Paralegal for a fixed-term contract in Worcestershire. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to the fee earners in the family department, managing client communications, and handling various legal documentation tasks. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of experience and strong IT skills, particularly in Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office. The salary ranges from £24,000 to £26,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a junior paralegal or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in administrative and secretarial duties.
• Ability to handle client enquiries and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative and secretarial support to fee earners.
• Handle initial client enquiries and manage onboarding processes.
• Produce documents through audio and copy typing.

Skills

Administrative support

Client communication

IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Confidentiality

Tools

Case Management Systems

Job description

FAMILY JUNIOR PARALEGAL (FTC) 1+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, WORCESTERSHIRE, £24,000 - £26,000. JOB REF: 2474

A fixed‑term contract opportunity for an experienced junior paralegal supporting the family department with administrative and secretarial duties.

• Providing full administrative and secretarial support to fee earners, including diary management, arranging meetings and appointments, and dealing with routine client correspondence and enquiries.
• Handling initial client enquiries and setting up new matters, ensuring full onboarding, ID checks and compliance with anti‑money laundering requirements.
• Producing documents through audio and copy typing, as well as printing and processing work accurately and efficiently.
• Managing files throughout their lifecycle, including opening new files, scanning and e‑filing documents on the Case Management System, maintaining paper files, and overseeing file closure and archiving.
• Supporting the billing process by preparing monthly invoices, requesting and recording payments, liaising with the Accounts Team, and chasing outstanding balances.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, both in person and by telephone, and liaising with third parties such as Counsel, Courts, experts and other solicitors.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times and demonstrating strong IT skills, with proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel and electronic Case Management Systems.

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