Family Law Paralegal

Crystal Law are a busy law firm specialising in civil law. A great opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join our Family Law team in our Leicester City Centre Office.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 24 months experience working within Family Law matters including divorce, child(ren) matters, financial proceedings and matrimonial disputes. The successful candidate will also be able to manage their own caseload and ideally have case management experience. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to work under pressure and have strong attention to detail.

Salary commensurate to experience and less than 24 months considered for the right candidate with requisite experience and proficiency in family law. 

Immediate Solicitor Qualification available via training contract / SQE available subject to qualifications and experience

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• New Business Enquiries / Quotations
• SRA and compliance file opening
• Use of CCMS
• Use of CRM
• Dealing with emails and any other correspondence
• Due diligence processes
• Generating correspondence and documentation
• Preparing bundles for court
• Answering telephone calls - dealing with enquiries
• Coordinate and attend meetings - prepare agendas and record minutes
• Attending and participating in team meetings

Person Specification:

• Can work towards tight deadlines and under pressure
• Enthusiastic, hardworking and can demonstrate initiative
• Organised and able to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Adaptable and accommodating and a quick learner
• Good attention to detail
• Time recording
• Computer literate particularly with reference to the use of Word and Excel
• Follow financial guidelines with regards to Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Excellent communication skills
• Have an excellent telephone manner
• Enjoys working in a busy practice

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 24 months experience in family law
• Advocacy experience in the family court
• Experience with divorce, childcare and matrimonial disputes
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong IT and communication skills
• Attention to detail

Vacancy Information:

•  Location: Leicester (Office based)
•  Salary range £21,000+ (Dependent on experience and qualifications)
•  Job type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday (full-time)

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