Paralegal – Family Department

We are an award-winning multidisciplinary law firm with an exceptional track record offering a wide range of specialist legal services to our clients, from medium-sized businesses and NGOs to public figures and private individuals. Ranked as a top-tier firm by the legal directories, some of the most brilliant lawyers in the country work at Bindmans.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Paralegal to join our Family department on a 12 month Fixed term Contract. (There is the possibility that this position could lead to a training contract at a later date subject to an internal process).

The role will consist of assisting fee earners with case preparation, file and document management, processing evidence, dealing with initial enquiries from members of the public, assisting with legal aid applications, legal aid billing, attending court and conferences. Liaising with the department’s Personal Assistant and providing additional support to the Legal Secretary within the department as required.

Overview of key responsibilities

Assisting fee earners with case work
Dealing with telephone enquiries
Undertaking some legal research
Client contact
Assisting with the preparation of bundles of documents for Court
Attending court to issue proceedings and file documentation
Assisting with printing, collating and ordering documentation from outsourced workers
General administration and providing financial and billing assistance
Electronic filing

skills/knowledge requirements

Essential:

Good legal experience and qualifications
Knowledge of legal aid procedures and family law are desirable
Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential for the post

You will also need to:

be highly motivated, proactive, self-servicing
have excellent communication skills
have a flexible and professional attitude
have the ability to work on confidential matters and under pressure, together with a keen eye for detail

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.

How to apply

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification

If you are interested in applying please complete the attached Recruitment Pack. Completed Recruitment Pak should be sent by email to recruitment@bindmans.com, quoting the vacancy reference number.

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