Paralegal - Family
My client currently have a requirement for a Paralegal at their Crewkerne office. Full time preferred but part time (25 hours over 5 days) may be considered. The successful candidate will be required to provide assistance to the Fee Earners within the Family Department. Previous Paralegal experience is preferred and applicants will ideally be familiar with case management systems. A high level of confidentiality and diplomacy is required. You will be conscientious and reliable with a professional appearance and demeanour. You will have an eye for detail with a keen interest in learning and helping colleagues to achieve organisational goals. Candidates are required to demonstrate; a positive approach, flexibility, the ability to adapt quickly to change in a fast paced environment, be self-motivated, come across professionally both verbally and in appearance, have a resilient disposition and the ability to prioritise and multi task when faced with the challenges and requirements of this busy role. Knowledge, Skills and experience required: o Previous experience of providing Fee Earners with administrative support to assist with the progress of their case load. o Previous experience as a Paralegal or within a support role in a family department o Microsoft Office Skills including Outlook Case Management Systems o Previous experience of prepararing/drafting letters and documents o Fast typing skills o Resilience and tenacity o Excellent written and spoken English o Presents professionally visually and verbally o Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy and initiative in order to coordinate the process o Must be articulate and numerate o Effective organisational & communication skills o Adaptability & Flexibility o Ability to juggle conflicting priorities and remain calm and organised in a sometimes pressurised and fast moving environment with the ability to work to deadlines o Quick to adapt to changing priorities o Conscientious and capable o Good timekeeping and reliability o A high regard for confidentiality and diplomacy o A positive attitude, pleasant demeanour and good sense of humour