Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Paralegal to join our clients office in Milton Keynes. The ideal candidate will have Private Family experience, dealing with Divorce, Finance and Children’s matters.
Duties will include:
* Providing support to all fee earners in the department.
* Attending to clients face‑to‑face and assisting via telephone and email.
* Preparation / updating of trial bundles.
* Drafting and preparation of documents such as Form Es, Form C100s, Decree Nisi, Decree Absolute, Divorce petitions, Separation agreements, Cohabitation agreements, and Pre‑nup agreements.
* Preparation of standard letters to be sent to clients using standard templates, e.g., enclosing Notice of Hearing.
* Managing own diary of appointments and scheduling day‑to‑day workflow.
* General file‑related administration.
* Liaising with clients, Counsel, the Court and other third parties via email, telephone and in person.
Desired skills and experience:
* Experience within family law is essential – 1–2 years or more.
* Experience using a case management system.
* IT literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Digital Audio software, and Case Management.
What they offer:
* Full time in the office – Monday to Friday 9am‑5:30pm.
* Salary depending on experience: £25,000 – £26,000.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Workplace pension.
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