Paralegal - Family Law - Law Firm - Blackburn / Remote - £25k-£28k + benefits
We're on the hunt for a proactive, meticulous and personable Paralegal, ideally with experience within Family law, to join a successful law firm in their Blackburn office.
The Paralegal will provide a high level of legal and administrative support to the Director and senior fee earners in the Family team of an award-winning, multi-office practice.
Suitable candidates will have knowledge of law and legal procedures gained whilst working in a legal environment (min. 1 year experience desired).
You will be diligent, hard working, numerical and conscientious with a 'can-do' and professional nature.
What's on offer?
This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic organisation. Our client is offering a competitive salary (up to £28k), 25 days annual leave (increasing in time to a maximum of 30 days), your birthday off, pension scheme, private healthcare and more.
Key responsibilities as the Family Law Paralegal will include:
- Supporting the Director and senior fee earners
- File creation
- Producing client correspondence
- Drafting of petition / court documents
- Preparing court bundles
- Attending routine directions / interlocutory hearings
- Completing online legal applications
- Liaising with clients and answering routine client enquiries
- Managing the collation of matter start and completion data and preparing all claims for costs
And more.
What we're looking for:
- Demonstrable experience in a similar Paralegal / Legal Assistant role (min. 1 year experience)
- Solid education - relevant legal qualifications are advantageous
- Experience gained Family law is beneficial
- Knowledge of UK law and legal procedures and processes
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally at all levels
- Strong IT literacy including good working knowledge of MS Office
- Proactive problem solving and time management skills
- Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks
- Customer service focussed with the desire to provide outstanding levels of service at all times
- Team player
Interested in this great Paralegal role?
If this role is of interest and you have the skills and experience we're looking for, please submit your CV ASAP, quoting 'TB - Paralegal - Family Law'