Family Paralegal - Bolton

Job DescriptionVacancy Description: Paralegal – Family Dept. (Public Law Team) Location: BoltonHours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.We have a vacancy for a Family Paralegal to work in our busy Family Law Department.The ideal candidate will have experience working within a Family Law department. Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided. Job roleWorking within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:• Arranging appointments and meetings• Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies• Diary management• Database work• Prepare bundles• Client contact• Use of CCMS would be an advantage• Opportunity to progress for right candidate Skills Required • Excellent communication and telephone skills• Ability to work independently• Use of own initiative• Good time management skills• Good presentation and organisational skills • Ability to work as part of a team• Good IT SkillsFirm Details The traditions and values, which first established this firm as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.The practice has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; three in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard. Benefits • Competitive salary• Pension scheme • Attendance bonus • Workplace nursery scheme • 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years• Birthday Holiday • Northern Rail discount scheme • Cycle2Work scheme• Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)• Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)• Staff Introductory Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500)• Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes • Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) • Annual Christmas Party & Events • Charity fundraisersTraining & Development • Training and development opportunities • Internal workshops • Compliance webinars
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