An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Paralegal to join our client's office in Guildford. The ideal candidate will have Private Family experience, dealing with Divorce, Finance, and Children's matters.
Duties will include:
1. Providing support to all fee earners in the department.
2. Attending to clients face to face and assisting via telephone and email.
3. Preparation/updating of trial bundles.
4. Drafting and preparation of documents such as Form E's, Form C100's, Decree Nisi, Decree Absolute, Divorce petitions, Separation agreements, Cohabitation agreements, and Pre-nuptial agreements.
5. Preparation of standard letters to be sent to clients using standard templates, e.g., enclosing Notice of Hearing, etc.
6. Managing own diary of appointments and scheduling day-to-day workflow.
7. General file related administration.
8. Liaising with clients, Counsel, the Court, and other third parties via e-mail, telephone, and in person.
Desired skills and experience:
1. Experience within family law is essential (1-2 years+).
2. Experience of using case management systems.
3. IT literate - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Digital Audio software, and Case Management.
What they offer:
1. Full-time in the office - Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm.
2. Salary depending on experience up to £25,000 - £30,000.
3. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
4. Workplace pension.
5. Free onsite parking.
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