Family Paralegal

We are currently seeking a Paralegal to join a busy and well-established Family Law team based in Prescot.This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to support senior fee earners within a large and collaborative department. The caseload will predominantly involve Care proceedings.Key Responsibilities: Assisting fee earners with the management of a busy caseload Opening and maintaining client files Providing day-to-day administrative and legal support to the team Liaising with clients, courts, experts, and external agencies Updating clients on case progress Managing appointments and diaries Taking and making telephone calls Preparing court bundles and legal documents Supporting clients both in person and remotely where required Attending court to assist counsel and/or clients Completing legal aid assessments and applications Taking initial instructions from clientsCandidate Requirements: Proactive and able to use initiative Strong interpersonal and communication skills Able to work effectively within a busy team environment Flexible and adaptable to meet client and business needs Excellent organisational and time management abilities Previous experience within a Family Law team is preferred (minimum 12 months desirable) Experience using Case Management Systems and Laserforms is essential Experience using the Legal Aid Agency Portal (CCMS) is essential Experience using Excel spreadsheets would be advantageousAdditional Information:The role is ..... full job details .....