Eventus Legal are seeking a Family Law Paralegal to join a highly reputable and well-established law firm in Birkenhead or Liverpool. This permanent position offers flexibility, with the potential for hybrid working after a successful probationary period. Alongside a competitive salary, you will benefit from a range of excellent employee perks that support your health and well-being.
Role Responsibilities
As the incoming Family Law Paralegal, you will be assisting senior fee earners with a large caseload, predominantly focused on Care work. Your responsibilities will include:
- Opening files and providing day-to-day assistance for the team
- Updating clients on case progress and communicating with courts, experts, and agencies
- Appointment making, taking and making calls
- Preparing bundles of documents for hearings
- Dealing with clients both in person and remotely where necessary
- Providing general legal and admin support
- Managing diaries and attending court to assist counsel and/or clients
- Carrying out legal aid assessments and applications
- Taking client appointments and initial instructions
About You
If you're an experienced Family Law Paralegal who is enthusiastic about providing constructive and valuable support, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. The firm is seeking a candidate who can demonstrate the following:
- Familiarity with family law practices, ideally gained through previous paralegal experience
- Proficiency in utilising legal software, including Case Management Systems and Laserforms
- Competence in navigating the Legal Aid Agency Portal (CCMS)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
- A proactive approach and eagerness to take on new challenges
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a bustling team environment
- Adaptability to meet changing client and team requirements
- Excellent organisational abilities and capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently
If you're a dedicated professional looking to advance your career in family law, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits and Rewards
The firm are offering a comprehensive package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being:
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options upon successful completion of probation
- Forward-thinking agile working practices to enhance your work-life balance
- 24 days + bank holidays including 3 days for Christmas closure
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Competitive pension scheme to secure your future with employer contributions at 4%
- Peace of mind with our life assurance coverage which is 2 x salary
- Paid time off for charitable activities, allowing you to give back to your community
- Robust professional development programme with ongoing training and advancement opportunities
- Health cash plan through Medicash, supporting your wellbeing
- Clear career progression pathways to help you achieve your professional goals
- Regular industry events and networking sessions to expand your professional circle
- Exclusive discounts on legal services for you and your family
- Modern, collaborative office environment fostering creativity and teamwork
About the Company
This law firm has an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across the region. Their family law department is highly regarded for its expertise and commitment to clients, with a focus on building long-term relationships and providing tailored solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking firm in Birkenhead with a supportive culture and a very experienced leadership team.
Next Steps
Apply now if you are ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a rewarding environment. If you would like to know more about this Family Law Paralegal opportunity in Birkenhead, please send your CV to Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillipseventuslegal.com or call me directly on 07530 737333.
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