An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Paralegal to join our client s office in Winchester. 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 up to £25,000 - £30,00025 days holiday plus bank holiday.Workplace pension.Free onsite parking.