Family Legal Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a family legal assistant or paralegal to join this established law firm based in Solihull on a permanent, full-time basis. You will join the firm's expanding Family Law Department and provide support to a family fee earner. Your key duties include, but will not be limited to: - supporting the family solicitor to grow the department, working as part of a team - drafting letters and emails and undertaking all general administrative duties - managing the diary and ensuring all keys dates are observed - taking all new client enquiries, briefly assessing circumstances and arranging appointments - keeping a record of all enquiries for the purposes of marketing and growth of the department - addressing client telephone enquiries - preparing bundles - researching legal issues as well as secretarial and administrative tasks - attending client meetings and taking notes when advised - drafting Court forms/documents when advised You must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be a driven and motivated individual. In order to be considered for this family legal assistant role based in Solihull, you must have previous experience working in a similar position, extensive knowledge of family law, be a real team player and be willing to go the extra mile for your team and clients. Please click the apply now button