Trainee Paralegal Family - Sleaford

We are a leading "Top 200" Law Firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are considered to be one of the oldest law firms in the UK.

We are a forward thinking, progressive and dynamic organisation. As part of our continuing growth plans, we are currently seeking to recruit a Trainee Paralegal to join our Family team at Sleaford.

Benefits:

Some of the great benefits that we offer are:

Generous holiday entitlements
Staff discount on legal fees
Income protection
Life assurance at 3 x salary
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

The role:

The ideal candidate will hold/be working towards a degree in Law or CILEX qualification, have a real passion for family work and a good level of experience/knowledge in this area.

In addition, you will work with the departments Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the company, build relationships and client base.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Client liaison and assisting with enquiries;
Attendance upon clients in appropriate circumstances
Research
Attendance at Court with Counsel
Production of legal documents, for example Statements, Court bundles (using appropriate software)
Supporting all Lawyers within the Department across all offices with a particular emphasis on providing support for the Family lawyer in the Sleaford office.

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.15pm (36.25)
Location: Sleaford
Salary: Depending on Experience

Person Specification:
	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications	Word processing skills. Clear understanding of confidentially/Data Protection	Working towards a Law Degree/CILEX Qualification Experience within a Law Firm Experience within Family Department
Knowledge	Good computer literacy, including knowledge of case management systems.	Understanding of Family Matters including divorce and finances, Private Law Children work, Nuptial Agreements, Applications for Injunctive relief.
Skills	Ability to work with confidence. Strong planning and organisational skills. Knowledge of how to research complex legal matters. Excellent verbal communication skills. Excellent written communication skills. Excellent numeracy skills.	Marketing and business development. Presentation and public speaking skills. Knowledge of document production software.
Competencies	Ability to create and nurture relationships with key clients at all levels. Desire to provide a high quality service. Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
Attributes	Ability to learn new systems and procedures. Ability to prioritise work from Lawyers across the department. Proactive and positive attitude. Reacts well under pressure and able to work to deadlines. High level of integrity and empathy. Hardworking, proactive and positive attitude.

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Please email your CV and covering letter to the HR Department: hr@chattertons.com

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