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 £25,000.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday.
• Workplace pension.
• Free onsite parking.