Job Description

Family Department Paralegal

Hay & Kilner are a full-service law firm with offices in the heart of Newcastle city centre and also in Wallsend Town centre and we are currently expanding our team.

Hay & Kilner provides a comprehensive service across an extensive range of practice areas, which covers all our client's legal requirements.

We are currently expanding our Family Team and are looking to recruit a Paralegal to work at our Wallsend office with a real desire to specialise in Public and Private Children Law.

Successful applicants will report to the Head of Department and will:

Assist the solicitors in the team by dealing/speaking with existing and new clients Advise, assist and represent clients, maintaining an exceptionally high standard of client care at all times Evaluate and assess information, evidence and legal issues Provide support to solicitors in the team in running their caseload Evaluate and assess information, evidence and legal issues Balance the demands of clients/caseload and non-casework responsibilities, ensuring they meet deadlines set Contribute to marketing and business development activities for the team and firm

They will be able to get involved in a variety of matters including:

Undertaking work in both public and private family law matters / non-molestation order matters Drafting documents and court applications Taking initial instructions and preparing statements Reading and summarising documents e.g. medical notes, contact records, police disclosure Assisting with preparation of the Court Bundle and other court documentation e.g. case summaries and chronology in order to ensure cases are fully prepared for hearing Attending PLO meetings and other Social Services meetings / conferences with clients Preparing briefs to Counsel and attending Counsel / client conferences Attending hearings with Counsel and taking detailed notes in Court Hearings

The following skills and experience are relevant:

Balancing the demands of clients/caseload and non-casework responsibilities Adhering to all file and case management policies and procedures / compliance Accurately recording all time, chargeable and non-chargeable Ensuring that the billing of files is carried out efficiently and at the earliest opportunity Working as a team player with other fee earners and support staff Maintaining knowledge and skills in relevant practice area keeping up to date with relevant legislation and case law Ensuring continuing competence through identifying and addressing any learning needs Participating in and engaging with supervision Maintaining a good knowledge and understanding of IT systems
We offer an excellent benefits package and a friendly working environment.

Salary- 22,500- 23,500 depending upon experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,500.00-23,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wallsend, NE28 7AT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FPW1