Paralegal - Family Law

Newstaff Employment Services is recruiting for an experienced Paralegal to join a progressive company based in Luton. The ideal candidate will have worked as a Paralegal within the Public Family practice area, though other practice arears will also be considered. The Role: - Providing support to solicitors on a broad range of public family law matters - Drafting and preparing legal documents - Attending client meetings - Managing files and all dealing with all relevant general administration - Assisting with legal aid applications - Liaising with external agencies such as courts, local councils and so on - Attending court hearings where required - All other ad-hoc administrative support as needed Requirements - Previous experience as a Paralegal, ideally within Public Family is preferred though other paralegal practice areas will be considered - Must have a Law degree (LLB or equivalent) or completion of Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) - Strong MS Office skills and case management systems experience - Excellent communication skills - Good organisational skills and ability to work well to deadlines - A friendly team player Benefits Salary: Up to £28,500 pa + excellent benefits package This is an office based role Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm Interested? Please email CV asap to annemarie.harrington@newstaffemployment.co.uk