Paralegal

Paralegal
Location: Wynyard, Durham
Salary - £25,000 - £30,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal with 12-18 months' experience to join a family law team in a well-established law firm.

As a Paralegal , you will be communicating with clients and third parties to address queries, provide updates, and assist with scheduling appointments.
This is initially a senior secretary role, ideal for someone familiar with Private Family processes and aspiring to become a Paralegal.

You will be responsible for:
Coordinating with Barristers and expert witnesses for case appointments, court dates, and briefings.
Drafting and formatting legal documents including Divorce Applications, Financial Statements, Injunctions, and Child Arrangement applications.
Maintaining electronic case files and ensuring they are updated accurately.
Preparing Trial Bundles, including creating and organising indexes.
Assisting in the preparation of the department's billing.
Attending client meetings and hearings with senior Fee Earners or Counsel.
Assisting in the preparation and standardisation of departmental documents, letters, and templates.
What we are looking for:
Previously worked as a Paralegal or in a similar role.
Possess 12-18 months' experience working in a legal environment, with relevant departmental experience.
Background in assisting Fee Earners with efficient file management.
Skilled in MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong command of legal terminology, grammar, and spelling, with excellent numerical abilities.
Exceptional communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.