I’m working with a respected solicitor client who is looking to add a Paralegal to their busy Family Law team in Liverpool. This is a hands-on role supporting senior fee earners with a high and varied caseload, predominantly focused on Care work, within a well established and fast paced department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Opening new files

• Day to day support for the wider team

• Updating clients on case progress

• Communicating with courts, experts and external agencies

• Scheduling and managing appointments

• Handling incoming and outgoing calls

• Preparing bundles for hearings

• Supporting clients both in person and remotely

• General legal and administrative assistance

• Managing diaries

• Attending court to assist counsel and/or clients

• Completing legal aid assessments and applications

• Taking client appointments and initial instructions

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a self starter who’s keen to get involved

• Work well with people and communicate clearly

• Thrive in a vibrant, collaborative team

• Be flexible and responsive to client and team needs

• Have strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise heavy workloads

• Ideally have at least 12 months’ experience in a Family Law team

• Have experience using Case Management Systems and Laserforms (essential)

• Have experience with the Legal Aid Agency Portal (CCMS) (essential)

• Be comfortable working with Excel (desirable)

Location and working pattern:

This role is based in my client’s Liverpool City office. Hybrid working can be discussed following a successful probation period. In the long term, some office based presence each week will be required.

Interviews may be held either in person or via video call.

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