Details of the Organization

A firm of solicitors in Cambridgeshire offering a friendly, professional service in the areas of residential conveyancing, family law (including divorce, childcare and legal aid), commercial conveyancing, Wills & probate and company commercial matters.

Details of the Job/Internship

Adlams Solicitors is hiring a Paralegal to join their office in England.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors and head of department in Public Law Care Proceedings Department under supervision.
• Tasks to include administrative and fee-earning tasks as directed and supervised.
• Preparation of briefs of counsel (to be checked and approved by supervising solicitor)
• Preparation of witness statements (to be checked and approved by supervising solicitor)
• Making counsel enquiries.
• Making Expert enquiries.
• Preparation of applications and accompanying documentation (to be monitored and supervised by supervising solicitor).
• Monitoring diary and department “stocktake” and chasing outstanding evidence as required.
• Sending out evidence to clients, counsel and Experts as directed.
• Undertaking legal research as requested by the supervising solicitor.
• Assisting with arranging client appointments with solicitor and/or Experts as required and directed.
• Assisting with telephone enquiries as required and/or directed.
• Such other tasks as may be requested by the supervising solicitor.

Eligibility

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly.
• Ability to work as part of a team and form effective working relationships with others.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Hardworking and can demonstrate initiative.
• The insight to ask questions of lawyers to develop new skills and knowledge within the area of Children's Law.
• A desire to learn and progress.
• Minimum 2:1 qualifying law degree or degree in any subject plus the GDL (or equivalent).
• Experience in family law/legal aid matters is desirable.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

United Kingdom

Address

Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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