We have an opening within our Private Family team for a Paralegal.
Job Title: Paralegal – Private Family Team
Reporting: Reports to the Head of Department
Office Location: Liverpool
Overall Purpose: Delivering a professional, responsive, high-quality service to our clients ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures laid out by the Firm and by regulatory bodies. To act as an ambassador for the Firm at all times, actively promoting its services.
Key Accountabilities:
* Maintain up-to-date case management systems to allow the team to find and use documents easily and efficiently, and assist generally with document management.
* Perform any other duties as requested by the team leader or management staff.
* Prepare routine documents or basic legal documents for Lawyer approval.
* Provide an element of chargeable legal services.
* Assist on cases by carrying out research, drafting documentation, liaising with clients and third parties, and providing first-rate legal advice to clients.
* Ensure compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures and those laid out by regulatory bodies such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority at all times.
* Contribute towards the effective management of risk by carrying out regular risk assessments on all matters, efficient file management, and providing excellent client care.
Candidate Specification:
* Proven experience of supporting on Private Family cases (Divorce and Finance) - Essential
* Legal qualification or Paralegal experience – Desirable but not essential
* Experience of working towards targets (Chargeable hours)
* Good organisational skills
* Able to work well as part of a team
* Competent use of IT / case management software
* Excellent client care and ability to show empathy towards clients
What’s in it for you:
* Referral bonus
* Pension plan
* Death in service
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Hybrid / working from home including provision of home office equipment
* Unlimited access to training academy courses
Applications:
Please direct all applications to our recruitment team: recruitment@mapdgroup.com
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