Lester Aldridge have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Paralegal to join our friendly Bournemouth-based Family Law team.
We are ideally looking for someone to bring previous experience in handling family legal work. You will have excellent attention to detail, and have the ability to effectively prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment. You will also have an interest in dispute resolution, strong analytical skills, excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.
On a day to day basis you will be advising clients in both meetings and through written communication, as well as drafting documentation, assisting the team on cases, and covering all aspects of family work but with particular emphasis on low to medium net-worth financial remedy claims. No two days are the same, and we achieve a good work/life balance. You will be based close to the sea in our Bournemouth office with the option of flexible working arrangements.
If you are looking to develop your career working with a top tier legal firm with a first class client base, then please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Responsibilities:
* Assist your colleagues on a range of different cases in Family Law
* Advise clients in both face-to-face meetings and written communication
* Keep up-to-date with the latest legal knowledge and working practices
* Help perform business development and marketing
Qualifications:
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment
* Motivated to build a successful career within a top legal firm
* Some previous experience in handling family legal work
Work-life balance: hybrid and flexible working arrangements from our Bournemouth office with the beautiful south coast on your doorstep.
Progression: a competitive salary and benefits with performance-based opportunities for career development.
Autonomy and support: handle and develop your own caseload independently but with the support of the team and the wider LA family and infrastructure.
Variety: a broad range of work; no two days are the same.
Hands-on experience: a client-facing role, working closely with local, national and international clients and operating at the forefront of the industry.
Getting out and about: plenty of opportunities for national and foreign travel and attending industry events.
A welcoming environment: a friendly, supportive team; fresh, modern office space, regular socials.
A real opportunity to carve a niche for yourself in this dynamic, exciting industry.
Lester Aldridge is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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