Family Paralegal
- Prescot
- Permanent
- £23,000 - £27,000 per annum
Our client is a Merseyside and Wirral based law firm with 6 offices across the area specialising in many areas of law.
They now have an opportunity for a self-starter with excellent client care skills to join their Family law team in Prescot.
The role involves assisting senior Fee Earners with a high-volume caseload, primarily focused on Care work, within a large and dynamic team.
Responsibilities include:
- Opening case files
- Providing day-to-day support to the team
- Updating clients on case progress
- Liaising with courts, experts, and agencies
- Scheduling appointments
- Handling incoming and outgoing calls
- Preparing document bundles for hearings
- Engaging with clients both in person and remotely when required
- Providing general legal and administrative support
- Managing diaries
- Attending court to assist counsel and/or clients
- Conducting legal aid assessments and applications
- Taking client appointments and initial instructions
The Ideal Candidate will:
- Work effectively within a vibrant team environment
- Be flexible and adaptable to meet client and team needs
- Have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise heavy workloads
- Have a minimum of 12 months’ experience working in a family law team (preferred)
- Be proficient in using Case Management Systems and Laserforms (essential)
- Have experience with the Legal Aid Agency Portal (CCMS) (essential)
- Be familiar with Excel spreadsheets (desirable)
Excellent benefits are available, along with hybrid working options following a successful probationary period.