Family Paralegal
- Recruiter
- Hays Legal
- Location
- England, Lancashire
- Posted
- 26 Jan 2023
- Closes
- 23 Feb 2023
- Ref
- 4354701
- Contact
- David Bartley
- Vacancy Type
- Legal Support, Paralegal
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Private Client, Family
- Experience Level
- Junior Level
Family paralegal to join well established regional firm due to growth.
Your new company
This is a well regarded regional firm that offers a complete service. Due to ongoing growth our client is now seeking a paralegal to join the family department.
Your new role
This role will see you join the family department and work closely with partners and head of family. You will be required to assist fee earners and solicitors with various caseloads and ranging in complexity.
Your typical roles and responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:
- Assisting partners and solicitors on cases.
- Work closely with clients, conducting legal research and provide legal advice.
- Prepare legal documents and bundles.
- Forge strong client relationships.
What you'll need to succeed
This position is ideal for someone who has gained some legal experience and is looking to move into family law with the aim of qualifying as a family solicitor. Having spent time with family law/legal aid in the past would be beneficial. You must have strong communication skills with the ability to forge strong client relationships. Attention to detail is paramount.
Having the LLB degree with a minimum 2:1 grade is essential, and the LPC would be preferred.
What you'll get in return
This is a trainee paralegal position, designed to give the successful candidate the knowledge, skills, and experience to eventually qualify as a family solicitor. As such, the firm would offer an entry-level paralegal salary, with the aim to offer a promotion after several months within the role. You will receive excellent development opportunities, with a training contract possible after some time within the firm.
What you need to do now
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