Family Paralegal - 4-6 months contract

Executive Mandate Specification

The Firm

The firm is a successful multi-office practice, who deliver a range of services to clients based locally and further afield. Based in London, we have a national reputation and are a leading Legal 200 firm who pride ourselves on providing a high level of client care. Recognising the importance of giving back to the communities in which we are based, we support local charities and provide advice clinics.

The role

As a Paralegal, you will work with a team in the Family department at the London Bridge office of Anthony Gold supporting mainly one Partner who works on a 3-day basis. You will work alongside a trainee in the department.

Job specification

Your role will include the following, but additional tasks may be added as appropriate for the role:

• Completing divorce court forms
• Contacting clients
• Assisting in completing disclosure forms
• Completing spreadsheets of assets
• Handling new client enquiries
• To assist where requested the provision of legal advice to clients, under supervision.
• Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate.
• Work as a part of a team under the supervision of a Partner of the firm.
• Manage professionally and confidentially, written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties

Qualifications

• Degree in Law/CILEx or previous experience of working in a similar role
• Legal Secretarial experience will be considered

Person Specification

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good customer focus
• Flexible and proactive approach with 'can do' attitude
• Organised and able to prioritise
• Able to work to tight deadlines

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4-6 months

Salary: £26,000.00-£27,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Paralegal Family Law: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

Application deadline: 23/03/2023
Reference ID: JOW1103
Expected start date: 24/04/2023

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship