Family Law Specialist

7 days ago


Prescot, Knowsley, United Kingdom Clayton Legal - Legal Recruitment Specialists Full time
Job Title: Public Family Law Paralegal

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced professional to join our dedicated family law team. As a Public Family Law Paralegal, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the effective daily operations of a dynamic legal environment, handling sensitive family law matters with care and precision.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Taking client instructions and preparing client statements
  • Liaising with and instructing court-appointed experts
  • Preparing part 25 applications for expert instructions
  • Drafting court orders (usually when instructing experts or applying to amend court timetable)
  • Liaising with various agencies and organisations and requesting documents in accordance with court orders (police disclosure / medical records / school reports etc)
  • Arranging drug / alcohol testing and arranging necessary appointments
  • Arranging appointments (between fee earner and client / client and experts / guardians etc)
  • Liaising with parties / court regarding court timetable and court directions
  • Attending court/conferences when necessary to assist counsel and take notes
  • Preparing briefs to counsel when required
  • Updating court bundles
  • Responding to enquiries (new and existing clients)
  • Responding to post / emails to help progress the case
  • Preparation of legal aid applications (parent and child as required)
  • Reviewing of files and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Reviewing costs and arranging for cost amendments etc when required
  • Tasking Court Orders and following up directions
  • Managing the court diary for the fee earner to ensure hearings and appointments are updated

Requirements:

We require at least two years' experience of having worked in a family law environment at a similar level. You must be self-motivated, professional in your approach towards clients, and have the ability to manage a busy workload and cope well under pressure in order to meet deadlines.


Benefits:

This role offers a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as flexible working options, career development opportunities, comprehensive healthcare plan, wellness programs, employee assistance, generous holiday allowance, and positive collaborative team culture.



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