Family Care Paralegal

Role: Family Care Paralegal
Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to 24k
At Simpson Judge, we are currently working with a leading national law firm that has offices across the country. If you're seeking to become part of a dynamic, progressive firm that values flexibility and offers numerous career advancement opportunities, please read below.
Key Responsibilities
In this position, you will undertake a variety of tasks, including:

• Providing direct assistance to Care clients as the main point of contact for new cases, allocation, and court appearances.
• Addressing all phone and in-person inquiries at the office.
• Assisting with client communications, instructions, and follow-up actions.
• Managing case files, including setup, conflict checks, liaising with counsel and experts, obtaining cost estimates/timelines, and facilitating payments and claims for disbursements.
• Assisting solicitors with trial preparation and organising bundles.
• Closing case files.
• Drafting letters, creating file notes, phone memos, and other correspondence.
• Preparing court documents.

You
The ideal candidate for the childcare paralegal role should possess the following qualities:

• At least 6 months experience in a litigious or family department as an assistant/paralegal.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a polite phone manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective letter-writing abilities and a strong command of language.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

What's on Offer:

• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Support for career growth.

If this opportunity interests you, please reach out to Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a confidential discussion.