Paralegal - Family Law

The ideal candidate will be acting as an assistant and primary support to our Associate Solicitor and, where required, other members of the Team in managing and progressing a caseload within the Practice, dealing with all matters of private Family Law.

• File administration such as opening files and preparing client care documentation
• Liaising with clients and taking notes of meetings
• Creating and updating court bundles and other court documents
• Assisting with the drafting of applications to court
• Assisting with Briefing Counsel and instructing experts
• Assisting with the drafting of statements
• Assisting at court by taking an attendance note
• Assisting and arranging client appointments
• Preparing legal documents (e.g. Divorce Applications, Financial Statements, D81 etc.)
• Responsible for own admin & paperwork using Leap Case Management software & time recording
• Undertaking legal research
• Drafting legal correspondence
• Communicating with clients/other parties and the court/other relevant institutions where appropriate via telephone including the preparation of attendance notes
• Copy typing documents
• Uploading documents and progressing cases via the HMCTS Portal
• Diarising court deadlines and key dates

• Attending training courses
• Supporting the Practice in marketing activity and occasional attendance at some networking events
• Preparing bills using Leap software
• Completing Court documents on asset schedules on both word and excel

• Responsible for delivering the highest standards of customer/client service at all times
• Taking personal responsibility for clients and any follow up to ensure their complete satisfaction

• Working within high standards of confidentiality, both inside and outside of the practice
• Maintaining excellent standards of work organisation at all times
• Representing the business in a positive, professional way at all times
• Working within Health & Safety guidelines

• Prior experience as a legal secretary or paralegal