Paralegal - Family
- Recruiter
- Tors Ltd
- Location
- Devon
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 01 Jun 2017
- Closes
- 29 Jun 2017
- Ref
- TOR:16058
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Family / Matrimonial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Excellent opportunity available for a paralegal to join our client’s Family department in Devon
This is a full-time role providing essential support to their Care Team Fee-earners. The role will involve preparing bundles, drafting statements, drafting applications for submission to Court and liaising with experts and clients. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and have a positive attitude towards their own personal development and commitment to the firm.
A good understanding and experience within this area of law and having an understanding of CCMS and legal aid is desirable.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience of working in a similar role;
- Be degree and LPC educated is desirable but not essential;
- The ability to work within a team;
- Ability to manage their own workload and have excellent organisational skills;
- First rate communication skills;
- Professional and positive work attitude;
- Excellent telephone manner;
- Modern IT Skills;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Enthusiasm to develop a career in this area of law;
- Commitment to the firm and the ability to provide a confident and positive input.