Paralegal - Family Law
12 days ago
Harrogate
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join my clients growing team based in their Harrogate offices. The Role: As a Paralegal in the family team you will be responsible with supporting the fee earners with full administrative support. Main Accountabilities: • Management of client matters in a timely and accurate manner, using the case management system Proclaim, in line with the firms standards and regulatory requirements., • Preparation, organisation, and archiving of legal files and all supporting documentation., • Diary management for the Fee Earner including booking client appointments and other meetings as required., • Preparation of client correspondence using audio typing, word processing or digital dictation., • Handling of client and 3rd party telephone calls, enquiries, and requests, ensuring that all are dealt with efficiently and politely and in line with the firms Client Charter., • Ownership of incoming e-mails, post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required., • Preparation of court documentation including e-bundling., • Use of the online divorce portal to accurately upload documents., • Preparation of client bills and manage account ledgers., • Provision of support to other assistants and the management team as required. Skills & Experience: • Verbal communication: The ability to listen to clients and colleagues and respond in an approachable, respectful, and professional manner, • Written communication: The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and with accurate grammar and punctuation, in a tone which upholds the professional image and brand of the firm., • Organisational ability: The ability to own and prioritise tasks and to use your time and resources effectively and efficiently., • Strong IT proficiency: Including use of Microsoft Office applications and the case management system, Proclaim., • Teamwork: The ability to treat colleagues with respect, and to be supportive and positive in the workplace in order to contribute to a friendly working atmosphere. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.