Family Law Paralegal

Oculus Legal Group; Blackburn; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Attendance bonus

Birthday holiday

Life insurance

Long service awards

Discount schemes and employee benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Oculus Legal Group in Blackburn is seeking a Paralegal to support the Family (Private Law) team. You will assist with case management, client care and administration, gaining exposure to a broad range of private family matters, under the supervision of fee earners.

This permanent, full-time role offers a salary up to £30,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, attendance and birthday holidays, life insurance and career development opportunities within a busy, client-focused practice in

Formación

• Previous experience within a legal support or paralegal role
• Excellent communication and telephone skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Good presentation and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong IT skills and confidence using case management systems
• Professional and client-focused approach
• Proactive and willing to develop within the role
• Access to a vehicle for travel to courts, meetings and other office locations

Responsabilidades

• Arranging client appointments and meetings
• Maintaining regular telephone contact with clients and external agencies
• Managing diaries and coordinating appointments
• Maintaining and updating databases and case management systems
• Preparing court bundles and supporting documentation
• Providing high standard of client care and acting as a key contact for clients
• Supporting fee earners with progression of matters and admin tasks
• Liaising with colleagues and external parties to ensure matters progress efficiently
• Assisting with general office administration and file management
• Travelling to courts, meetings and other office locations as required

Conocimientos

Paralegal experience

Communication skills

Time management

IT skills

Client-focused

Herramientas

Case management software

Descripción del empleo

Paralegal - Family (Private Law) - Blackburn

We are currently looking for a Paralegal to join our client's Family team based in Blackburn.

This is a permanent role supporting a busy Private Family department. You will work closely with fee earners and colleagues across the team, assisting with case management, client care and administrative support while gaining exposure to a broad range of private family matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Arranging client appointments and meetings
• Maintaining regular telephone contact with clients and external agencies
• Managing diaries and coordinating appointments
• Maintaining and updating databases and case management systems
• Preparing court bundles and supporting documentation
• Providing a high standard of client care and acting as a key point of contact for clients
• Supporting fee earners with the progression of matters and administrative tasks
• Liaising with colleagues and external parties to ensure matters progress efficiently
• Assisting with general office administration and file management
• Travelling to courts, meetings and other office locations where required

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will bring with them/be:

• Previous experience within a legal support or paralegal role
• Excellent communication and telephone skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Good presentation and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong IT skills and confidence using case management systems
• Professional and client-focused approach
• Proactive and willing to develop within the role
• Access to a vehicle for travel to courts, meetings and other office locations

Details

• Salary up to £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
• 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
• Attendance bonus
• Birthday holiday
• Life insurance
• Long service awards
• Discount schemes and employee benefits package
• Training and development opportunities
• Internal workshops and compliance webinars
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent