Family Assistant
Birmingham - Office Based
£22,000 - £25,000
A fantastic, established Birmingham firm, known to us as a client for many years are keen to add an experienced Legal Assistant to their already impressive Family team.
Based in well-equipped offices in an impressive setting, close to commuter links, the Legal Assistant will benefit from working with a cohesive team of Assistants, Fee Earners and Partners to deliver a high quality of a full range of Legal Assistant Duties in Birmingham.
Duties and responsibilities of the Assistant in Family:
- Supporting the Solicitors and Partners within the team with their caseload
- Drafting notices in line with client instructions
- To register interests on Common Platform regarding criminal matters. Be familiar with Egress, CJSM and Crown Court Digital Case System
- Use of ALB Case Management System
- Attending PLO's
- Making applications for legal aid and keeping on top of CCMS
- Making any necessary applications for payments of disbursements
- Liaising with the firms Cost Drafting Team regarding High Cost Cases
- Taking instructions from clients in person, via Teams etc
- Preparing and Drafting Position Statements
- Instructing Counsel, where necessary
- Researching and instructing other experts
- Preparing briefs to counsel or letters of instructions to experts
- Part 25 applications and letters of instruction
- Sitting behind counsel
- Observing Senior Fee Earner at court
- Compiling Bundles and ensuring they are always up to date (Electronically)
Skills Required:
- Prior Family Assistant experience is essential
- Competent in all IT applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and a clear communication style (both written and verbal)
- Good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a range of tasks
- Commitment to good customer service
- Good empathy skills and the ability to deal with a range of different personality types when working with clients and witnesses
- Commitment to meeting or exceeding personal targets
- Willing to listen and learn
- Good team player with a willingness to assist colleagues
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, committed and approachable
- Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
The firm are offering 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Paralegal, based in or near Birmingham, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to .