Job Description

Company Overview

Thorneycroft Solicitors is a well-established legal firm based in Macclesfield. Since 1991, we have been committed to providing comprehensive legal services with a focus on client satisfaction and professional excellence.

Overview of the Position

To assist the HOD and other Fee Earners in the effective running of the department, carrying out the allocated duties in a professional and efficient manner, meeting our clients' needs, whilst contributing to the overall cost-effective management and success of the department. Office admin support and running of routine tasks from the Fee Earners task list in the department. Individual assigned jobs/trial bundle prep and client liaison.

To provide support and assistance to the HOD and Fee Earners in the running of cases which would include divorce, matrimonial finances, nuptial agreements, children and injunction matters, cohabitee disputes and pre and post nuptial agreements for medium to HNW clients.

The role is fully office based.

Qualifications and Experience

Experienced Family Paralegal desirable To be able to generate billable work on individual cases Proclaim skills desirable Self-motivated

Job Specific Duties

Dealing with initial enquiries by phone and in person - taking basic details, undertaking name conflict check and arranging initial appointment with the relevant Fee Earner Communicate messages quickly and efficiently to Fee Earners and relay messages as directed by them Keep files constantly updated Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients Collating and indexing documents into Court approved order Uploading under direction, and downloading documents from Court Portal Checking Court Portal for updates Contacting the Court for information Take notes and attend Court alongside Barristers and being on hand to liaise with the Fee Earner as required Arranging conferences with Counsel, with Fee Earner and client and arranging MS Teams appointments where necessary Attending appointments with Fee Earners in complex cases and taking notes Inputting documents/bundles onto Proclaim Preparing court bundles and brief enclosures on BundleDocs Chasing clients for outstanding information and documents Arranging signatures on documents via the E-sign system Secretarial cover, as and when required

With Experience and under Fee Earner Supervision:

Basic drafting tasks dealing with Children Act enquiries re contact arrangements Plus, any other duties as reasonably requested by Management
If you are eager to grow your legal career within a reputable firm that values expertise and dedication, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Thorneycroft Solicitors and be part of our success story.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme
Work Location: In person