We are looking for a confident Senior Paralegal with Family Law experience to bolster the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, well-respected Family Law team. Ideally you will have have worked as a Family Paralegal previously or have gained some Family law experience.
Job Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for client contact, attending meetings for and with clients, advocating for clients' best interests, liaison with the court, experts, other parties in conjunction with the solicitor with conduct of each file
Liaising with clients and via email and telephone
Deal promptly and efficiently with all matters and tasks referred to you by the fee earners in a busy department
Prepare various documentation for fee earners to assist in the preparation of client files
Review and prepare documents for document production requests for solicitor e-bundles, e-bills and responding to client emails and uploading to the Case Management system
Work with a variety of clients to offer high quality client care and service and being able to tailor communication to different client needs
Utilise various communication tools to update the client on their case
Continuously develop client engagement and be prepared to take instructions and, where appropriate, advise clients in person, by email or over the telephone
Onboarding of clients by opening files and closing files
Be proactive on files and deal with tasks using initiative
About you:
Experience working as a Paralegal in Family Law
Excellent client care and client support skills
Excellent communication skills are essential alongside strong negotiation skills
Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
High standard of verbal and numerical reasoning
Ability to analyse, evaluate and communicate information logically
Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts
Wright Hassall values the differences and advantages that a diverse workforce brings to the firm and is committed to ensuring that all applicants are valued as individuals and treated with respect and fairness. It's no surprise that we have been awarded "Great Place To Work" status!
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