Family Law – Legal Assistant

The Family Law Team are recruiting a Family Law Legal Assistant.

The position is principally to assist the growing department and will be based at our Newcastle office.

The skills required

* Professional and courteous manner

* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

* Excellent time management and organisation

* Excellent IT skills.

You will be required to assist the fee earners through allocated tasks, and provide administrative support to the team.

Description of tasks/responsibilities:

  • Photocopying / scanning documents/ dealing with post
  • Speaking to new and existing clients and booking appointments to include performing conflict checks, drafting terms of engagement and checking of Client’s ID in respect of new clients
  • Corresponding with the Court, Counsel and other Solicitors when required
  • General admin tasks
  • Answering of calls / Reception duties
  • Typing / Completing dictation where required by the department
  • Use of HMCTS portal
  • Use of case management system
  • Assistance with departmental billing

 

Salary: Competitive

The position is offered on a full time basis.

Based at our Newcastle office although there may be a requirement to assist at other branches.

Closing date for applications: 30th September 2022

Email CV and Covering Letter to Victoria Lant Victoria.lant@browells.urdev.co.uk

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