Junior Paralegal (Fixed Term Contract)

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

Job summary

A legal services provider based in Worcestershire is seeking a Family Junior Paralegal for a fixed-term contract. The role entails providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to fee earners. Responsibilities include managing client enquiries, producing documents, maintaining files, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The candidate should have over a year of experience in a similar role and proficiency with case management systems. A salary within the range of £24,000 - £26,000 is offered, presenting an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a legal setting as a junior paralegal.
• Experience managing diary and client correspondence.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with case management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to fee earners and manage diaries.
• Handle client enquiries, onboarding, and compliance checks.
• Produce documents and manage files accurately.

Skills

Diary management

Client correspondence

IT proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Confidentiality

Tools

Electronic Case Management Systems

Job description

FAMILY JUNIOR PARALEGAL (FTC) 1+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, WORCESTERSHIRE, £24,000 - £26,000. A fixed-term contract opportunity for an experienced junior paralegal supporting the family department with administrative and secretarial duties. JOB REF: 2474

Responsibilities:

• 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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