Family Paralegal, Douglas Scott

Family Paralegal

Douglas Scott

Location:

United Kingdom, Worcester

Category:

Legal

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

2000.00 - 2166.67 GBP / Month ▼

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Job Description:

Douglas Scott are on the look out for an excellent and proactive and self-motivated Paralegal to join our leading client at their office in Worcester. If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team, and would like to join an award-winning specialist professional law firm, we would like to hear from you.

Job Responsibility:

Supporting the Solicitors and Partners within the team with their caseload, but will also offer the opportunity to work independently on a number of varied tasks and matters in appropriate cases
Drafting notices in line with client instructions
To register interests on Common Platform regarding criminal matters
Be familiar with Egress, CJSM and Crown Court Digital Case System
Engaging with clients and preparing evidence for court
Attending client meetings and assisting colleagues to provide advice on case strategy
Identify experts from the Firms Expert Register
Obtain quotations and secure relevant funding for the same
Liaising and sitting behind Counsel in court
Preparing trial bundle indexes and bundles
Actively participate in meetings
Ad Hoc Paralegal admin

Requirements:

Prior Family Paralegal / Assistant experience is essential
Competent in all IT applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong attention to detail and a clear communication style (both written and verbal)
Good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a range of tasks
Commitment to good customer service
Good empathy skills and the ability to deal with a range of different personality types when working with clients and witnesses
Commitment to meeting or exceeding personal targets
Willing to listen and learn
Good team player with a willingness to assist colleagues
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, committed and approachable
Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure

What we offer:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
a range of competitive benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 27, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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