Overview
Family Paralegal role based in Farnham with a busy family department. The successful candidate will engage in a diverse range of family matters, including private and publicly funded cases, and will work closely with a team of Family Law experts.
Responsibilities
* Ensure that all family Court hearings and directions are diarized and actioned at the appropriate time.
* Liaise with clients, Counsel, the Court and other third parties by email, telephone and in person.
* Prepare bills for the department for approval by the fee earner and send to the client.
* Conduct initial credit control for the department, liaising with fee earners regarding outstanding invoices and actions to be taken (e.g., referral to credit control).
* Address queries raised by a client in relation to fees incurred, in consultation with the fee earner.
* Liaise with clients to ensure funds have been received on account in relation to Counsel's fees and other disbursements.
* Arrange payment of Counsel's fees upon receipt of invoice.
* Monitor Court Portal daily for case status updates, approved/sealed orders, notices of hearing, etc.
* Prepare hearing bundles and related Practice Direction documents in advance of hearings; stay updated on Practice Direction rules related to hearing bundles.
* Prepare cost statements (Form H, Form H1, N260) in advance of hearings and ensure filing and service in accordance with Court directions.
* Ensure files are correctly set up in Proclaim and that all compliance checks have been completed.
* Take and manage BigHand dictations.
* Prepare standard letters to clients using templates (e.g., enclosing Notice of Hearing).
* Organise and take minutes in relation to department meetings.
* Perform other departmental administrative duties as required.
Ideal Candidate
* Possess a minimum of 2 years' experience in a family department.
* Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge across all aspects of family law.
* Proficient in IT.
* Flourish in an environment that fosters shared goals and accomplishments.
* Capable of working independently, with initiative and problem-solving abilities.
* Exhibit excellent communication skills.
Role Details
* FAMILY PARALEGAL, FARNHAM
* Salary negotiable, dependent on experience
* A great opportunity for an experienced Family Paralegal to join one of the largest teams within the firm in their Farnham office.
* The role is for a progressive firm with multiple offices across the south. Long established, it has a strong presence in most practice areas.
* The firm’s Family department is busy and successful, collaborating with leading Family Law experts in the Surrey area.
* In this role, you will engage in a diverse range of family matters, encompassing both private and publicly funded cases.
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