Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Family

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Legal Assistant for their Family Department based in Chesterfield. You will be tasked with acting as an assistant and primary support to our client in managing and progressing a caseload within the firm, dealing with all matters of private Family Law.To be considered for the role, you ll require the following essentials: Experience of working within the Legal SectorExperience of working as a Legal Assistant/ParalegalProven family law experienceProven drafting experience outside of dictationKnowledge of MS Office and Case Management SystemsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalStrong organisational skillsHigh attention to detail Within this position, you ll also be: Opening files and preparing client care documentationLiaising with clients and taking notes of meetingsCreating and updating court bundles and other court documentsDrafting initial and interim applications to courtBriefing Counsel and instructing expertsDrafting position statements/witness statementsAssisting at court by taking an attendance notesAssisting and arranging client appointmentsPreparing legal documentsResponsible for own administration and paperwork using Case Management software and time recordingUndertaking legal researchDrafting legal correspondence outside of dictationCommunicating with clients/other parties and the court/other relevant institutions where appropriate via telephone including the preparation of attendance ..... full job details .....