Paralegal (JN -012025-61831) Liverpool, England

My client, a successful Solicitors is currently looking for Paralegal's to work in either their Liverpool city centre, Wirral or Crosby branches.

Role responsibilities;
• Opening files
• Day to day assistance for the team
• Updating clients on case progress
• Communicating with courts, experts and agencies
• Appointment making
• Taking and making calls
• Preparing bundles of documents for hearings
• Dealing with clients both in person and remotely where necessary
• General legal and admin support
• Diary management
• Attending court assisting counsel and/ or clients
• Carrying out legal aid assessments and applications
• Taking client appointments and initial instructions

The right person for this job will;
• Be a self-starter and always ready to get involved
• Good with people
• Work well within a vibrant team
• Be flexible and able to accommodate client or team needs
• Have great time management skills and be able to prioritise heavy workloads
• It is preferable to have at least 12 months experience working in a family law team
• Experience of Case Management Systems and Laserforms (essential)
• Experience of Legal Aid Agency Portal (CCMS) (essential)
• Experience of Excel spreadsheets (desirable)

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