Paralegal - Family
PARALEGAL - FAMILY
TAUTON
SALARY NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
My client is looking for a experienced Paralegal to join their reputable multi officed firm in their Family department based in their Tauton office.
Main Responsibilities of the Role
* Report directly to Department Director
* Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs
* Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Family matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy
* Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
* Dealing with correspondence
* Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,
* Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence
* Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)
* Attending conferences and court
* Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
* Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
* Ensuring compliance with file management.
Key Skills Required
* Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family Law
* A strong academic background with a Law degree
* Clear understanding and application of Family Laws
* Business acumen and the ability to market the Company
* Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people
* Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
* Committed team player, self -motivated and professional
* Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO AMI PRICE AT BROWNS RECRUITMENT AS INSTRUCTED
TAUTON
SALARY NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
My client is looking for a experienced Paralegal to join their reputable multi officed firm in their Family department based in their Tauton office.
Main Responsibilities of the Role
* Report directly to Department Director
* Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs
* Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Family matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy
* Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
* Dealing with correspondence
* Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,
* Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence
* Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)
* Attending conferences and court
* Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
* Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
* Ensuring compliance with file management.
Key Skills Required
* Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family Law
* A strong academic background with a Law degree
* Clear understanding and application of Family Laws
* Business acumen and the ability to market the Company
* Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people
* Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
* Committed team player, self -motivated and professional
* Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO AMI PRICE AT BROWNS RECRUITMENT AS INSTRUCTED