Role : Paralegal – Family Law
Location: Bolton
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm – Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
An exciting opportunity working within a pioneer of legal services, providing friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but blended with a 21st Century approach. Seeking a motivated Paralegal to work in a busy Family Law Department. The position may involve travel to courts, meetings and other offices therefore access to a car is essential. Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
* Arranging appointments and meetings
* Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies
* Diary management
* Database work
* Prepare bundles
* Client contact
* Use of CCMS would be an advantage
* Opportunity to progress for right candidate
Skills Required
* Excellent communication and telephone skills
* Ability to work independently
* Use of own initiative
* Good time management skills
* Good presentation and organisational skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Good IT Skills
Company benefits
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Attendance bonus
25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
Birthday holiday
Life insurance – 2x annual salary
Long Service Awards
Discounted Gym Membership
Northern Rail discount scheme
Cycle2Work scheme
Quarterly Fruit Baskets
Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
Dress down once a month
Annual Christmas Party & Events
Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
Training and development opportunities
Internal workshops
Compliance webinars
Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy