This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to support senior fee earners within a large and collaborative department. The caseload will predominantly involve Care proceedings.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting fee earners with the management of a busy caseload
* Opening and maintaining client files
* Providing day-to-day administrative and legal support to the team
* Liaising with clients, courts, experts, and external agencies
* Updating clients on case progress
* Managing appointments and diaries
* Taking and making telephone calls
* Preparing court bundles and legal documents
* Supporting clients both in person and remotely where required
* Attending court to assist counsel and/or clients
* Completing legal aid assessments and applications
* Taking initial instructions from clients
Candidate Requirements:
* Proactive and able to use initiative
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Able to work effectively within a busy team environment
* Flexible and adaptable to meet client and business needs
* Excellent organisational and time management abilities
* Previous experience within a Family Law team is preferred (minimum 12 months desirable)
* Experience using Case Management Systems and Laserforms is essential
* Experience using the Legal Aid Agency Portal (CCMS) is essential
* Experience using Excel spreadsheets would be advantageous
Additional Information:
The role is based in Prescot. Hybrid working may be considered following successful completion of the probationary period. Please note that the role will require office-based attendance for part of the working week on a long-term basis.
Interviews may be conducted either in person or via video call.
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Salary description
£23500.00 - £23500.00 per year