Paralegal/Solicitor Family Law department (Legal Aid)

Job Title: Paralegal/Solicitor

Overview:
Join our dynamic legal team as a Paralegal/Solicitor and play a pivotal role in providing expert legal advice and representation to our clients. As a Paralegal/Solicitor, you will handle family matters, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering high-quality legal services.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal advice and representation to clients on family law legal matters.
2. Conduct legal research and analysis to support case preparation.
3. Draft legal documents.
4. Represent clients in court proceedings and negotiations.
5. Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and documentation.
6. Collaborate with colleagues on complex cases and projects.
7. Stay current on legal developments and updates in relevant practice areas.

Skills:

1. Proficient in IT tools for legal research and case management.
2. Excellent communication skills to interact with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
3. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
4. Exceptional time management skills to handle multiple cases effectively.
5. Fluency in English with excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
6. Strong organisational abilities to manage caseloads efficiently.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

1. Experience with LEAP legal software for case management.
2. Knowledge of additional languages for diverse client interactions.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship, Internship
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £23,800.00-£35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Commission pay

Benefits:

• Profit sharing
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

1. How familiar are you with the Non-Molestation Order procedure? Can you work with minimum supervision?
2. How familiar are you with LEAP software?
3. Will you be able to attend the office 5 days a week?

Experience:

• Legal work in Family Law: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

Application deadline: 01/09/2024
Reference ID: Family Paralegal/Solicitor (Legal Aid)
Expected start date: 29/11/2024