Job Description

We are a leading law firm with offices based in East and West London, looking to recruit for a highly sought after position within our family law team. We are seeking a hardworking candidate who will work closely with our Head of Department at our East London branch. The candidate may be considered for a Training Contract after successfully completing six months in their role, whilst having the opportunity to learn about family law in practice. Main duties Report to and assist the Head of Department

• Conducting casework in the area of family law - preparing court applications, bundles and drafting statements

Legal research

• Identifying key dates in court documents, diary management and adhering to deadlines

Dealing with new client enquiries and converting leads - Assisting with business development and meeting monthly targets

• Liaising with clients / third parties and making attendance notes
• Reviewing correspondence and preparing letters
• Administrative duties and ensuring file compliance

The candidate must be organised, reliable and punctual. We require a candidate who has the ability to commute to our East London office daily, unfortunately remote working will not be possible for this vacancy. Our East London branch is within walking distance of Upton Park station. Family Department Background & opportunities Our Head of Family Law is recognised by Wise law as one of the best divorce solicitors and family lawyers in the East London area. Her accomplishments and expertise were acknowledged by achieving Family Law Accreditation status in 2023. The trainee vacancy offers a rare opportunity to be mentored by a leading solicitor who has progressed through the ranks in a law firm, to becoming an expert and exceptional competitor in the family law industry. The selected candidate will be ambitious about developing the department, benefitting from excellent hands-on client experience whilst learning business skills for a prosperous career as a leader in family law. We are a uniquely modern law firm enabling our trainees to establish their own public profile if desired, by participating directly in social media campaigns and marketing. This exciting position will assist you with publishing your own YouTube / TikTok videos or appearing in online advertisements for promoting the departments growth. Our firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, is Lexcel accredited and highly ranked on Review Solicitors. The successful candidate will be trained on Lexcel compliance and Leap casework management systems. Career Development We are a firm keen to progress staff careers and are seeking self-motivated candidates who work well under pressure and with a high caseload. We welcome all candidates regardless of experience. This includes but is not limited to those who have completed or are currently studying (i.e. LLB, LPC, BVC etc.). An interest in family law is desirable but experience is not essential. The desire to progress and take the initative is paramount. It is imperative to prove the hardworking ethic in a time and generally high-pressured environment. The candidate must take accountability and ensure they are prompt and can work to the in-house systems and take on a caseload after receiving the relevant training. Volunteers We welcome volunteers to join our family team for work experience. This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking to build a career in law. Interested applicants should forward their CV by email to info@adambernards.co.uk with "family paralegal vacancy 2023" as the subject heading. keywords: paralegal, legal assistant, legal, law, legal secretary Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, E6 1PW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Master\'s (required)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person