- Drafting and managing divorce proceedings.
- Document preparation and management, bundles, photocopying, paginating, indexing, assisting with disclosure, preparing statements, court bundles and documents.
- Drafting using precedents, schedules, forms, orders and letters.
- Preparing cost estimates and assisting with billing.
- Acting as first point of contact for new clients, liaison and support by telephone and in writing with existing clients and other parties.
- Ensuring compliance with AML, ensuring confidentiality and security of information, data protection.
- All administrative duties associated with this role including filing, post and bundle delivery.
Legal Assistant - Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - Family First Solicitors Limited
Description
Family Legal assistantOxfordStarting salary £27,000Family First Solicitors require a paralegal to work alongside the team in Oxford. The role will be ideal for an individual who wishes to develop a career in the family field.Main duties and responsibilitiesTo undertake fee earning tasks to assist with running of a caseload under the supervision and management of the directors.
To include:
Skills and experience· The ideal candidate would possess a legal or Cilex qualification, but all experience or relevant work experience is considered.· Previous paralegal experience in family law is advantageous.· Competent with IT applications such as word, excel, outlook and social media.
Key Attributes· Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and display the ability to form a good working rapport with clients and third parties.· An interest in client care, business development and client engagement.
Please send a CV and covering letter setting out your suitability for the role to by 4pm on the 10th May 2024.Please do not contact us if you are a recruitment agent.