TRAINEE LEGAL EXECUTIVE | FAMILY LAW | CHILDCARE GUARDIANSHIP

Job description
TRAINEE LEGAL EXECUTIVE - FAMILY LAW - CHILDCARE & GUARDIANSHIP

UP TO £26K PA

EXTENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE

BIRKENHEAD

OFFICE BASED

23 DAYS HOLIDAY PLUS BANK HOLIDAYS

EXCEPTIONAL CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

Revolution Recruitment Resources Ltd are recruiting for a Trainee Legal Executive specialising in Family Law with an emphasis on chilcare and guardianship. Law Paralegal for an exceptional Law Firm based in their Birkenhead Offices.

This company have a massively friendly, open and relaxed working atmosphere where every team member is valued and supported.

The company are looking to add an ambitious, hard working professional to their family team with a view to them qualifying as a Legal Executive and running their own caseload.

Role responsibilities;
• Opening files
• Day to day assistance for the team
• Updating clients on case progress
• Communicating with courts, experts and agencies
• Appointment making
• Taking and making calls
• Preparing bundles of documents for hearings
• Dealing with clients both in person and remotely where necessary
• General legal and admin support
• Diary management
• Attending court assisting counsel and/ or clients
• Carrying out legal aid assessments and applications
• Taking client appointments and initial instructions

The right person for this job will;
• Be a self-starter and always ready to get involved
• Good with people
• Work well within a vibrant team
• Be flexible and able to accommodate client or team needs
• Have great time management skills and be able to prioritise heavy workloads
• It is essential to have at least 12 months experience working in a family law team
• Experience of Case Management Systems and Laserforms (essential)
• Experience of Legal Aid Agency Portal (CCMS) (essential)
• Experience of Excel spreadsheets (desirable)

If you feel you are a good fit for this role, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch should you be successful