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Paralegal - Family Law
Salary - c£23,900 - £25,000.00
Nottingham City Centre
Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm

We have a great opportunity for an experienced paralegal for a prestigious law firm based in the Family Department to work alongside partners specialising in Children Law and Domestic Abuse

The role of Paralegal will involve:

Advising and representing clients either on the telephone, video conferencing or in person
Completing legal aid applications for clients assessed as being eligible.
Supporting case workers, working on progression and management of case files
Making appointments, arranging meetings and managing fee earner's diary as required
Undertaking fee earning responsibilities to support case workers - undertake legal research, drafting of proformas and court documents as necessary
Complying with SQM (Specialist Quality Mark) and all internal transaction criteria and procedures
Maintaining case files via the computerised case management systemThe ideal candidate for the role of Paralegal will have:

Experience of working as a paralegal or legal exec / secretary looking to take the next step.
A background within family law is preferred but not essential.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to record meticulously.
Strong analytical skills and ability to apply law to fact
Competent negotiation skills (both written and oral)
Proficiency using Microsoft Word 365 (Outlook, Word and Excel)Don't miss out apply today!

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received we are unable to respond with feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us via telephone or email within 3 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Thank you for applying with us. TurnerFox Recruitment Team

Keywords- Paralegal / Legal Executive / Legal Secretary / Legal Case worker / Family Law / Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse / Children Law / Legal Aid