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A new opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice/Junior Paralegal to join our successful Children Department, working alongside Legal Advisors. The successful candidate must have experience in a legal secretarial/administrative role, preferably in a Children Law environment. To be successful for this role you will present a professional image at all times to clients and collaborators, be well presented, confident and have first class communication skills. You will be hard working and able to work to tight deadlines. We have a large, thriving Children Law Department represented in all of our offices. The position is full time and is based in Peterborough. Primarily the role will be mainly an administrative one, and activities will be varied but will include:-
Job Responsibility
Typing legal documents
Managing files using the case management system (Proclaim)
Opening, closing and maintaining files
Liaise with clients and contacts both on the phone and in person
Administrational duties such as file management and archiving
General administrative support
Assisting in Public Law, Private Law and Domestic Abuse cases
Attending out of office meetings relating to children matters
Completing Legal Aid Applications online
Completing Legal Help Assessments
Summarising and drafting documents
Sitting behind Counsel at court
Forging links with and maintaining links with local referral agencies, for example Women’s Aid, Citizens Advice Bureau
Assisting other members of the Children Department when required
Requirements
Proven experience working in a legal secretarial practice, preferably within a Children Law department
Exceptional and accurate typing skills
Proven IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel
Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills
good written skills are essential with close attention to detail
High standard of organisational skills required for file management, diary management and admin assistance
Ability to use initiative
A friendly, positive and pro-active approach
Nice to have
Experience within a Children Law Department
A knowledge of Proclaim Case Management System advantageous
What we offer
Highly competitive salary
Bonus Scheme
Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Staff discount
Wellbeing culture including access to paid for counselling sessions