Family Paralegal

Ashville Knight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Petersfield is seeking an ambitious Family Paralegal to support the family law department. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in Private Family law, handling Divorce, Finance, and Children's matters. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing appointments, and liaising with clients and other parties. This full-time role offers a salary of £25,000 - £26,000, 25 days of holiday, and a workplace pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holiday

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in family law.
• Experience with Divorce, Finance, and Children's matters.
• Competency in drafting various legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners in the family law department.
• Liaise with clients and third parties through various communications.
• Prepare trial bundles and update legal documents.
• Manage own diary and schedule appointments.

Skills

Private Family experience

Client communication

Document drafting

Case management system usage

IT literacy (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Paralegal to join our client's office in Petersfield. The ideal candidate will have Private Family experience. Dealing with Divorce, Finance and Children's matters.

Duties will include :

Providing support to all fee earners in the department.

Attending to clients face to face and assisting via telephone and email.

Preparation / updating of trial bundles.

Drafting and preparation of documents such as Form E's, Form C100's, Decree Nisi, Decree Absolute, Divorce petitions, Separation agreements, Cohabitation agreements, Pre-nuptial agreements.

Preparation of standard letters to be sent to clients using standard templates, ie, enclosing Notice of Hearing, etc.

Managing own diary of appointments and scheduling day to day workflow.

General file related administration.

Liaising with clients, Counsel, the Court and other third parties to include by e-mail telephone, in person, etc.

Desired skills and experience :

Experience within family law is essential. 1- 2 years +.

Experience of using case management system.

IT literate - Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management.

What they offer :

Full time in the office - Monday to Friday 9am - 5 : 30pm.

Salary depending on experience. £25,000 - £26,000.

25 days holiday plus bank holiday.

Workplace pension.

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