Paralegal

Paralegal – Family Law
Salary - c£23,900 - £25,000.00
Nottingham City Centre
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).

Don’t miss out, apply today!