Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Legal Assistant for their Family Department based in Chesterfield. You will be tasked with acting as an assistant and primary support to our client in managing and progressing a caseload within the firm, dealing with all matters of private Family Law.
To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:
*Experience of working within the Legal Sector
*Experience of working as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal
*Proven family law experience
*Proven drafting experience outside of dictation
*Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems
*Excellent communication skills – both written & verbal
*Strong organisational skills
*High attention to detail
Within this position, you’ll also be:
*Opening files and preparing client care documentation
*Liaising with clients and taking notes of meetings
*Creating and updating court bundles and other court documents
*Drafting initial and interim applications to court
*Briefing Counsel and instructing experts
*Drafting position statements/witness statements
*Assisting at court by taking an attendance notes
*Assisting and arranging client appointments
*Preparing legal documents
*Responsible for own administration and paperwork using Case Management software and time recording
*Undertaking legal research
*Drafting legal correspondence outside of dictation
*Communicating with clients/other parties and the court/other relevant institutions where appropriate via telephone including the preparation of attendance notes
*Copy typing documents
*Uploading documents and progressing cases via the internal system
*Diarising court deadlines and key dates
*Preparing bills using internal software
*Completing Court documents on asset schedules on both word and excel
Salary & Working Hours
Salary is £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependant on experience
Working Hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with 1 hours’ lunch
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