Role: Family ParalegalLocation: AshtonSalary: DOEMy client is looking to appoint a Paralegal (including Paralegals who are seeking a route to qualification/Training Contract), to provide paralegal support to their Family Law Department, in the following types of cases: divorce, financial remedy disputes, civil partnership disputes, rights of unmarried and cohabitating couples, private law children disputes, domestic abuse. (No Child care work). Duties:The role will involve, but is not limited to:* Assisting with new enquiries received;* Assisting with the department's legal surgery sessions;* Undertaking fee earning work on client matters, subject to appropriate supervision;* Undertaking administrative tasks on client matters;* Dealing with applications for funding from the Legal Aid scheme;* Assisting with marketing efforts for the department, including networking with local externalagencies that refer work to the department.RequirementsPrior experience in this area is required and ideally candidates who have experience of the Legal Aid Scheme, as the client holds a contract with the Legal Aid Agency in the category of Family Law. Salary & Benefits:* Salary is market rate and dependent upon experience. * 25 days holiday per annum, bank holidays, loyalty holiday scheme, ability to buy holidays. * Benefits include: contributory (auto-enrolment) pension scheme, annual discretionary bonus scheme, non-contributory death in service scheme, Paycare Scheme, flexi-lunch, enhanced sick pay scheme,
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Simpson Judge Ltd
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 10 days
Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester OL6 9DP
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The role of Family Paralegal is available in Ashton, with a salary that is dependent on experience.
- Candidates should have prior experience in Family Law, particularly with the Legal Aid Scheme.
- The position involves providing support in various family law cases, including divorce and private law children disputes.
- Duties include assisting with enquiries, legal surgeries, fee earning work, and administrative tasks.
- The role offers 25 days of holiday per year, along with other benefits like a pension scheme and a discretionary bonus.
