Paralegal - Family Law

<p><strong>An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join my clients growing team based in their Harrogate offices.</strong></p> <p><strong>The Role:</strong></p> <p>As a Paralegal in the family team you will be responsible with supporting the fee earners with full administrative support.</p> <p><strong>Main Accountabilities:</strong></p> <p>• 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.</p> <p>• Preparation, organisation, and archiving of legal files and all supporting documentation.</p> <p>• Diary management for the Fee Earner including booking client appointments and other meetings as required.</p> <p>• Preparation of client correspondence using audio typing, word processing or digital dictation.</p> <p>• 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.</p> <p>• Ownership of incoming e-mails, post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required.</p> <p>• Preparation of court documentation including e-bundling.</p> <p>• Use of the online divorce portal to accurately upload documents.</p> <p>• Preparation of client bills and manage account ledgers.</p> <p>• Provision of support to other assistants and the management team as required.</p> <p><strong>Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <p>• Verbal communication: The ability to listen to clients and colleagues and respond in an approachable, respectful, and professional manner</p> <p>• 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.</p> <p>• Organisational ability: The ability to own and prioritise tasks and to use your time and resources effectively and efficiently.</p> <p>• Strong IT proficiency: Including use of Microsoft Office applications and the case management system, Proclaim.</p> <p>• 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.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment</p> <p>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.</p> <p><br /></p>