Family Paralegal

The role will include, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• Opening and closing/archiving files


• Document analysis


• Reviewing expert reports


• Drafting court applications and court bundles


• Attending conferences, and client meetings


• Attending court to assist counsel where necessary


• Ensuring cases are kept up to date on our case management system (Leap)


• Corresponding with clients and third parties


• Other general office duties as required such as answering telephone calls and diary management.


You will need:

You must have a proven track record in billing Family Law cases and familiar with family procedural rules and SRA principles. The ideal candidate will have initiative to conduct and manage cases in a timely and compliant manner, with the ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Experience in handling family law cases from start to finish will be beneficial. A willingness to learn, develop and be an integral member of the team are also essential qualities. You need to be confident communicating verbally and in writing with a variety of clients and businesses.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
  
  No day is the same in our Family Department and we are looking for someone who is proactive, strives to work in a fast-paced environment and is not afraid of being an integral part of the business.


Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who has 2+ years' experience working as a paralegal in a Family Law department.,
• Law firm: 2 years (preferred)
  
  WLS Solicitors is a small high street firm with strong family values and believe in a work-life balance. Having grown considerably since being established nearly 8 years ago, we now have offices in Worcestershire, Berkshire and Norfolk.


A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our Family Department, based in our Ascot office. This particular team enjoys a high volume and variety of instructions from individuals and businesses throughout the jurisdiction.