Paralegal - Family Law

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join their growing team in Harrogate. The role involves managing client matters, preparing legal documentation, and supporting the Fee Earner with diary management and correspondence. Strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Proclaim are essential. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a supportive workplace culture while engaging in vital legal processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing client matters accurately with adherence to standards.
• Ability to prepare and handle legal documentation.
• Strong organisational skills for managing time and resources.

Responsibilities

• Management of client matters using the Proclaim system.
• Preparation and archiving of legal files.
• Diary management for the Fee Earner.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational ability

Strong IT proficiency

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proclaim case management system

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join my clients growing team based in their Harrogate offices.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

The Role

As a Paralegal in the family team you will be responsible for supporting the fee earners with full administrative support.

Main Accountabilities

• Management of client matters in a timely and accurate manner, using the case management system Proclaim, in line with the firm's standards and regulatory requirements
• Preparation, organisation, and archiving of legal files and all supporting documentation.
• Diary management for the Fee Earner including booking client appointments and other meetings as required.
• Preparation of client correspondence using audio typing, word processing or digital dictation.
• Handling of client and 3rd party telephone calls, enquiries, and requests, ensuring that all are dealt with efficiently and politely and in line with the firm's Client Charter.
• Ownership of incoming e-mails, post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required.
• Preparation of court documentation including e-bundling.
• Use of the online divorce portal to accurately upload documents.
• Preparation of client bills and manage account ledgers.
• Provision of support to other assistants and the management team as required.

Skills & Experience

• Verbal communication: The ability to listen to clients and colleagues and respond in an approachable, respectful, and professional manner.
• Written communication: The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and with accurate grammar and punctuation, in a tone which upholds the professional image and brand of the firm.
• Organisational ability: The ability to own and prioritise tasks and to use your time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Strong IT proficiency: Including use of Microsoft Office applications and the case management system, Proclaim.
• Teamwork: The ability to treat colleagues with respect, and to be supportive and positive in the workplace in order to contribute to a friendly working atmosphere.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.