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Family Law Paralegal
| Posting date: | 04 March 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2025 |
| Location: | TS24 8DT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | TMJ Legal Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job description
An opportunity for a Family Law Paralegal to join a highly regarded and established firm of solicitors based in Hartlepool. The role could potentially lead to a training contract for the suitable candidate.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Assist a team of experienced and dedicated lawyers in managing a varied caseload of family law matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare relevant documentation including legal correspondence, court applications, bundles, statements and briefs to counsel.
• Communicate with clients, counsel and court personnel professionally and effectively.
• Maintain accurate and organised case files and documents.
• Keep up to date on changes and developments in family law practices and procedures.
Person requirements
• A levels or equivalent qualifications or law degree.
• Practical experience in family law in a fee earning capacity preferred.
• Strong knowledge of family law practices, procedures and terminology.
• Practical knowledge and use of IT systems including MS Word and Excel.
• Knowledge and experience of using a legal case management system.
• Good verbal and written communication skills together with an organised and methodical approach to working with excellent attention to detail.
• A polite, cheerful attitude, particularly when meeting clients.
• A committed and self-motivated individual who can work as part of a professional, friendly team.
Company information
We are a regional firm of solicitors established in 1986 offering a wide range of services to private and business clients. We have offices in Hartlepool, Peterlee, Durham and Wingate, undertaking private and publicly funded work. We have been awarded the Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark annually since 2018. Please refer to our website www.tmjlegal.co.uk for more information.
An opportunity for a Family Law Paralegal to join a highly regarded and established firm of solicitors based in Hartlepool. The role could potentially lead to a training contract for the suitable candidate.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Assist a team of experienced and dedicated lawyers in managing a varied caseload of family law matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare relevant documentation including legal correspondence, court applications, bundles, statements and briefs to counsel.
• Communicate with clients, counsel and court personnel professionally and effectively.
• Maintain accurate and organised case files and documents.
• Keep up to date on changes and developments in family law practices and procedures.
Person requirements
• A levels or equivalent qualifications or law degree.
• Practical experience in family law in a fee earning capacity preferred.
• Strong knowledge of family law practices, procedures and terminology.
• Practical knowledge and use of IT systems including MS Word and Excel.
• Knowledge and experience of using a legal case management system.
• Good verbal and written communication skills together with an organised and methodical approach to working with excellent attention to detail.
• A polite, cheerful attitude, particularly when meeting clients.
• A committed and self-motivated individual who can work as part of a professional, friendly team.
Company information
We are a regional firm of solicitors established in 1986 offering a wide range of services to private and business clients. We have offices in Hartlepool, Peterlee, Durham and Wingate, undertaking private and publicly funded work. We have been awarded the Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark annually since 2018. Please refer to our website www.tmjlegal.co.uk for more information.
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