Family Law Paralegal

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a legal assistant, legal secretary or paralegal looking to further their career in a highly reputable law firm based in Lichfield. Due to the firm continuing to progress and grow, they are looking for an additional family law paralegal to provide support and assistance to the firm's family law department. You will support to solicitors within the family law department, where you will deal with private family matters such as divorce and separation, finance and children matters. Your key duties in this role will include: Working with our fee earners to providing full support as required Audio and copy typing including digital dictation Use of CMS/case-management system, online legal forms software and legal databases Liaising with clients Assisting with the day to day running of the office including (for example) placing stationary orders, receiving the post and DX Preparing and drafting documents and correspondence including legal pleadings to include preparation of financial schedules / Forms E Preparation of court bundles Liaising with outside organisations and agencies – e.g CAFCASS and The Court Service, Barristers Chambers To be considered for this family law paralegal role based in Lichfield, you must have 12 months' experience working in a family law department, have previous experience working as a legal secretary, legal assistant or paralegal, have a flexible approach to work and have experience using a case management system. Please click the apply now button.