Legal Assistant / Paralegal

A fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and developing team within Famiy Law, with the chance to make a real difference to the future progress of the department and firm. This role is working on cases within Public Law regarding Children.

You will be given the opportunity in this role to work very closely with one of the most experience Family Solicitors in the city. This is a huge opportunity to learn and develop your knowledge and skill set.

Our client focuses on providing the best legal advice and service, ensuring they truly care for and know their clients.

They are looking for someone who wants to provide the best service possible, while growing and developing their skills and that of the team. The successful candidate will have the chance to work with a number of the firm s top clients and be instrumental in the growth of the business.

The role

• Preparing introductory letters to client with relevant initial enclosures and assist in client engagement
• Prepare and draft documents
• Attending meetings with the client alongside a senior solicitor
• Attending court with your senior solicitor
• Use of Microsoft word, excel and bespoke software
• Updating clients/barristers/agencies
• Preparing all relevant correspondence on behalf of fee earners
• Assisting with billing / invoicing clients
• Open new files, close files, general file keeping and file progression
• Diary management on behalf of fee earners, schedule client meetings and liaise with clients on behalf of fee earners and deal with client queries as necessary
• Typing, file administration and using CMS
• An ability to work proactively and independently.