Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal experienced in Family Law to join a regional firm in their Skipton, North Yorkshire office. This is a permanent, full‑time office‑based position. The firm offers a generous salary (depending on experience), along with a holiday allowance of 23 days plus bank holidays (which rises incrementally with service), and additional leave over Christmas, a company‑paid Healthcare plan, pension scheme, and a huge focus on personal development.
Role responsibilities
* Preparation, organisation, and archiving of legal files and all supporting documentation
* Diary management for the Fee Earner including booking client appointments and other meetings as required
* Preparation of client correspondence using audio typing, word processing or digital dictation
* Handling of client and 3rd party telephone calls, enquiries, and requests, ensuring that all are dealt with efficiently and politely and in line with their Client Charter
* Ownership of incoming e‑mails, post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required
* Preparation of court documentation including e‑bundling
* Use of the online divorce portal to accurately upload documents
* Preparation of client bills and manage account ledgers
All work is to be carried out in line with the firm’s values; seek to be the best you can and participate in a culture of respect, encouragement, and support. You’ll be working in a collaborative, positive and fast‑paced working environment with genuine opportunities to progress in your career.
Person specification
* Prior experience in a Family law role (minimum 12 months)
* A strong desire to offer outstanding service
* Ambition to develop and progress
* Accurate typing and strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Case Management Software (preferably Proclaim) is essential
* Ability to work as part of a team to contribute to the friendly working atmosphere
You must have prior experience in a similar role to be considered for this vacancy.
Benefits and Rewards
* A competitive salary depending on experience
* Generous holiday allowance of 23 days plus bank holidays (this rises incrementally with service) and Christmas closure that you don’t have to save holidays for
* Birthday as an additional day off
* Stakeholder pension
* Employee assistance programmes including Remote GP service
* Rewards & recognition
* NHS Top Up Healthcare plan
* Discounted legal products
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