We are seeking skilled family paralegals to become part of a dynamic team. This position involves supporting senior fee earners with a substantial caseload, primarily focused on Care work, within a large team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiating case files

• Providing daily support to the team

• Keeping clients informed about case developments

• Liaising with courts, experts, and agencies

• Scheduling appointments

• Managing phone communications

• Assembling document bundles for hearings

• Interacting with clients both in-person and remotely as needed

• Offering general legal and administrative assistance

• Managing diaries

• Attending court to assist counsel and/or clients

• Conducting legal aid assessments and applications

• Taking client appointments and gathering initial instructions

Required Experience:

• Proactive and eager to engage in tasks

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to thrive in a lively team setting

• Flexibility to meet client and team demands

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize a heavy workload

• A minimum of 12 months of experience in a family law team is essential

• Proficiency in Case Management Systems and Laserforms is required

• Familiarity with the Legal Aid Agency Portal (CCMS) is essential

• Experience with Excel spreadsheets is preferred.

This is a Liverpool based office role initially with hybrid opportunities after probation.

Ref S43