Overview
Family Law Partners are looking for a Paralegal with at least one year of experience in private client work to provide direct paralegal and administrative support to the Legal Team in the Tunbridge Wells office to enable the efficient operation of the firm.
Reports to: Legal Director/Senior Associate
Responsibilities
* Supporting the legal team in handling client matters and with client liaison
* Dealing with initial enquiries
* Drafting client care documents and costs estimates
* Attending client meetings alongside the legal team and producing attendance notes as requested
* Drafting and proofreading legal documents and preparing written reports as requested
* Filing and keeping electronic and paper files in good order
* Liaising with Courts/Counsel/Other third parties/legal contacts
* Briefing/instructing and preparing document bundles for counsel
* Preparing Court Bundles
* Drafting legal documents and correspondence
* Attending at court with fee earner and/or Counsel
* Liaising with Counsel’s clerk and other experts and negotiating fees
* Undertaking legal research using a variety of online and other reference sources
* Answering the phones, meeting & greeting visitors, copying, scanning, filing and general support
* To ensure confidentiality of the firm’s and clients’ documents and information
* To maintain and ensure the highest standard of client care
* Any other relevant tasks required to provide support and assistance to the team as required
Personal Skills and Attributes
* Professional and pleasant
* Enjoy providing executive assistance and administration support to the legal team
* Excellent organisational skills
* To work efficiently
* To comply with the Firm’s various policies and procedures as specified in the current edition of the Employee Handbook
* Self motivated
* Excellent clear and concise communication skills
* Able to give and receive constructive feedback
* Able to work effectively as part of a team
* Flexible, adaptable and agile and able to manage unexpected changes to workload
* Able to prioritise effectively
* Able to manage time and resources effectively to meet deadlines
* Able to identify problems and find solutions
* Active in promoting the Firm’s services, image, values and ethos
* Is an ambassador for the Firm
* Leads by example in all areas of Diversity and Equality
* IT literate
* High standard of numerical literacy
* Willingness to undergo training as required
Location
Tunbridge Wells
This role is primarily office-based with occasional home working available.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: Legal Services
Application
Please apply here or by sending your CV and a covering letter to kirstenhr@familylawpartners.co.uk
Equal opportunities
Family Law Partners (UK) Limited is an equal opportunities employer.
The Company reserves the right to alter or amend the duties set out in this Job Description in accordance with the needs of the business and after consultation with the post holder.
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