Job Summary The ideal candidate will be a cting 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. Primary Responsibilities · 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 d rafting of statements · Assisting at court by taking an attendance note · Assisting and arranging client appointments · Preparing legal documents (e.g. Divorce Applications, Financial Statements, D81etc.) · Responsible for own administration and paperwork using Leap Case Management software and 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 Business Development opportunities · Attending training courses · Supporting the Practice in marketing activity and occasional attendance at some networking events Financial Tasks · Preparing bills using Leap software · Completing Court documents on asset schedules on both word and excel Customer Service · 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 Generic Responsibilities · 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 Qualifications Prior experience as a legal secretary or paralegal Experience in Family Law