Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Paralegal to join our client s office in Cirencester. 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 E s, Form C100 s, Decree Nisi, Decree Absolute, Divorce petitions, Separation agreements, Cohabitation agreements, Pre-nuptial agreements.
* Preparation of standard letters to be sent to clients using standard templates, ie, enclosing Notice of Hearing, etc.
* 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 to include by e-mail telephone, in person, etc.
Desired skills and experience:
* Experience within family law is essential. 1- 2 years +.
* Experience of using case management system.
* IT literate Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / 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 holiday.
* Workplace pension.
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