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Paralegal

TurnerFox Recruitment

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 25,000

Full time

9 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their prestigious Family Department. This role offers the chance to work alongside partners specializing in Children Law and Domestic Abuse, providing vital support to clients through legal advice and representation. You will be responsible for managing case files, undertaking legal research, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, with a background in family law preferred. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Experience working as a paralegal or legal executive is essential.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills are required.

Advising clients via phone, video, or in person.
Completing legal aid applications and supporting case workers.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Competent negotiation skills

Experience as a paralegal or legal exec

Experience in family law

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Paralegal - Family Law
Salary - c£23,900 - £25,000.00
Location - Nottingham City Centre
Working Hours - Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm

We have a great opportunity for an experienced paralegal for a prestigious law firm based in the Family Department to work alongside partners specialising in Children Law and Domestic Abuse.

The role of Paralegal will involve:

Advising and representing clients either on the telephone, video conferencing or in person.
Completing legal aid applications for clients assessed as being eligible.
Supporting case workers, working on progression and management of case files.
Making appointments, arranging meetings and managing fee earner's diary as required.
Undertaking fee earning responsibilities to support case workers - undertake legal research, drafting of proformas and court documents as necessary.
Complying with SQM (Specialist Quality Mark) and all internal transaction criteria and procedures.
Maintaining case files via the computerised case management system.

The ideal candidate for the role of Paralegal will have:

Experience of working as a paralegal or legal exec / secretary looking to take the next step.
A background within family law is preferred but not essential.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to record meticulously.
Strong analytical skills and ability to apply law to fact.
Competent negotiation skills (both written and oral).
Proficiency using Microsoft Word 365 (Outlook, Word and Excel).

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Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond with feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us via telephone or email within 3 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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TurnerFox Recruitment Team

Keywords: Paralegal / Legal Executive / Legal Secretary / Legal Case worker / Family Law / Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse / Children Law / Legal Aid

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Paralegal

TurnerFox Recruitment

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 25,000

Full time

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