Paralegal - Family & Children

I'm currently recruiting for a well established Law firm in Leamington Spa who is currently recruiting a law graduate to join them as a Paralegal in our Children & Families Public law department, to assist fee earners with a range of tasks to support our clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about Care Legal work and seeking a long term career in this area of Law.

Duties will include -

* Liaise with clients in person, via telephone and email

* Produce accurate detailed work to ensure excellence in legal services

* Maintain files and ensure efficient case management of care matters

* Draft any documentation in accordance with efficient file management including correspondence, briefs, court documentation, full attendance notes and statements of evidence

* Time record in accordance with the Firm’s policy and prepare bills as necessary

* Attend to clients at court with counsel

* Undertake typing work for fee earners as and when required

* Make appointments for clients

* Provide general administrative support as and when required

* Undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Department Heads or Fee Earners within the limits of this job description

* Attend department meetings as required

The ideal person will have -

* Law degree and genuine interest in Care legal work

* Experience and knowledge of working in a Care department which deals with Legal Aid would be desirable

* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word and Outlook and good keyboard skills

* Ability to work within quality and case management systems (e.g. Lexcel and Tikit)

* Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with clients or potential clients

* A positive approach to customer service

* A team player and flexible in approach

* Ability to deal with sensitive situations and difficult clients in a professional, confidential manner

* Sufficient knowledge of the legal process to understand the work being undertaken

* Experience of public funding procedures preferred

* Driving licence and use of own vehicle to be able to travel between offices, courts and stakeholder office essential

Please apply asap - this is a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop your career within a friendly and supportive team, excellent benefits, career development and competitive salary
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed