Tell me more about Wilson Browne Solicitors
We are a firm with a vision and that vision starts with being a great place to work, a proper work-life balance, varied and interesting clients, opportunities for development and career progression, plus a host of other benefits. As a strong regional firm, we have an almost unique niche in our market with 6 offices, great clients, a heritage that goes back nearly 200 years, and a reputation that others envy.
Tell me more about the role.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a
Paralegal to join our busy Childcare team, based at our
Leicester
office. Our team of dedicated Childcare Solicitors comprises of 4 Solicitors (3 of which are proud to be on the esteemed Law Society Childrens Panel), a Trainee Solicitor and 2 Paralegals. You will be supporting these team members (and ultimately supporting our clients) with a
wide range of Childcare legal proceedings including care proceedings, private law legal aid matters, SGO applications and adoption matters. You will have a real passion for Childcare and your work will have a big impact.
Responsibilities
This is a full and busy role and will include the following:
Checking and drafting paperwork including briefs
Preparing court bundles
Providing secretarial support
Billing and Legal Aid Agency liaison.
General administration
Supporting other members of the team
Attending PLO meetings within the local area.
Requirements
You will have the ability to confidently manage your own workload, prioritise effectively under pressure to tight deadlines, have excellent communication skills and be a team player. Some experience within Childcare/ Family Law and legal aid billing is preferred and the ability to work within a busy team is essential. Excellent customer care skills are essential, as well as strong organisational skills.
Due to the nature of work undertaken, the successful candidate will be required to have a basic DBS check.
Benefits:
23 days holiday per year, rising to 28 days over 5 years, plus options to buy more.
Death in service benefit (after 6 months) paying 3 x salary.
Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 4% and salary sacrifice for those eligible.
Discount schemes on retail, utilities and gym memberships.
Voluntary Health Cash Plans available and Health screening.
Paid volunteer leave- 1 day per year.
Regular long service awards and annual staff recognition awards.
Cycle to work scheme (after probation and via salary sacrifice.
Car leasing scheme- a tax efficient way to get a new electric car (after probation and via salary sacrifice).
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