Vacancy Description: Paralegal - Family Department
Location: Chester
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within a Family Law department or an education background including Family Law modules.
Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
Arranging appointments and meetings
Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies
Diary management
Database work
Prepare bundles
Client contact
Use of CCMS would be an advantage
Opportunity to progress for right candidate
Skills Required
Excellent communication and telephone skills
Ability to work independently
Use of own initiative
Good time management skills
Good presentation and organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Good IT Skills
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established this firm as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Attendance bonus
Workplace nursery scheme
25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
Birthday Holiday
Northern Rail discount scheme
Cycle2Work scheme
Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
Staff Introductory Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500)
Monthly Raffle Draw - 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
Annual Christmas Party & Events
Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
Training and development opportunities
Internal workshops
Compliance webinars