Family Paralegal

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Paralegal to join our client s office in Petersfield. The ideal candidate will have Private Family experience. Dealing with Divorce, Finance and Children s matters.

Duties will include:

• Providing support to all fee earners in the department.
• Attending to clients face to face and assisting via telephone and email.
• Preparation/updating of trial bundles.
• Drafting and preparation of documents such as Form E s, Form C100 s, Decree Nisi, Decree Absolute, Divorce petitions, Separation agreements, Cohabitation agreements, Pre-nuptial agreements.
• Preparation of standard letters to be sent to clients using standard templates, ie, enclosing Notice of Hearing, etc.
• Managing own diary of appointments and scheduling day to day workflow.
• General file related administration.
• Liaising with clients, Counsel, the Court and other third parties to include by e-mail telephone, in person, etc.

Desired skills and experience:

• Experience within family law is essential. 1- 2 years +.
• Experience of using case management system.
• IT literate Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management.

What they offer:

• Full time in the office Monday to Friday 9am 5:30pm.
• Salary depending on experience up to GBP25,000.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday.
• Workplace pension.
• Free onsite parking.