Private Family Law Paralegal — Growth & Benefits

Oculus Legal Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Birthday holiday

Life insurance

Long service awards

Discount schemes and employee benefits

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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

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 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

Skills

Paralegal experience

Communication skills

Time management

IT skills

Client-focused

Tools

Case management software

Job description

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