This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within Family Care law and gain hands-on experience in a busy and supportive legal environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Assist Solicitors and Legal Advisers with a range of Family Care matters, including care proceedings and pre-proceedings work.
- Support clients through sensitive and often emotionally challenging matters with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
- Progress delegated tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring work is completed within required timescales.
- Draft routine correspondence, legal documents, witness statements, chronologies, and applications for review.
- Liaise with clients, Courts, Local Authorities, Counsel, CAFCASS, experts, and other third parties as required.
- Attend Court and client meetings where appropriate.
- Open, maintain, and update client files using the firm's case management system.
- Ensure all documentation is filed, stored, and managed in line with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records, attendance notes, and case updates.
- Monitor and assist with meeting Court deadlines and case progression requirements.
- Assist with the preparation and management of Court bundles and supporting documentation.
- Prepare and format legal documents, forms, applications, statements, and correspondence.
- Ensure documents are accurate, professionally presented, and compliant with firm standards.
- Comply with all firm policies and procedures, including file management, client due diligence, and data protection requirements.
- Assist with preparing cost information and client communications where required.
- Record time accurately in line with departmental expectations.
- Support billing, Legal Aid administration, and other administrative processes as appropriate.
- Assist with the management of disbursements and Court-related expenses where required.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Relevant legal qualification (e.g. Law Degree, LPC, SQE, CILEX or equivalent) or relevant practical experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines.
- Professional, client-focused approach with high levels of integrity and confidentiality.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.
- Ability to work independently on delegated tasks and as part of a team.
- Previous experience working within Family Law
- Experience of care proceedings
- Experience preparing Court bundles and legal documentation.
- Experience supporting vulnerable clients and handling sensitive matters.
- Familiarity with Court procedures and deadlines.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between offices, Courts, and client meetings where required.
BENEFITS:
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
Pension, DIS. Business Events, Hybrid Working
THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Salary description
£26000.00 - £28000.00 per year