Your work as a family paralegal will mainly consist of assisting the solicitors in the team by dealing/speaking with existing and new clients, drafting documents, reading and summarising documents e.g. medical notes, contact records, police disclosure and working on Legal Aid applications.
We expect a pro-active approach, excellent client care skills, efficient working and attention to detail. The role will require you to work as an individual and as part of a team.
Experience is desirable but not essential, training will be provided.
Application is by CV and covering letter (see below).
Please note that you will be required to work in the office for your probationary period to ensure you settle in, however going forward you will be able to work from home 40% of the time. This is a full time (35 hours per week), permanent role which will be based at our Newcastle office.
Job description and person specification below.
