Paralegal – Care Department
- Employer
- Hibberts LLP
- Location
- Crewe, Cheshire
- Salary
- £Competitive
- Closing date
- 7 Jul 2017
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- Practice area
- Social care
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- Not applicable
- Position
- Paralegal
- Sector
- Private practice
Hibberts LLP
Paralegal – Care Department
Job Description
We are currently looking for a pro-active, enthusiastic paralegal to join our busy Care Department at our Crewe Office dealing with Care and Supervision proceedings and the pre-proceedings process. The successful candidate will have had some previous experience of working within a family department and will have some knowledge of legal aid procedures.
You must be enthusiastic and pro-active. Willing to assist other members of the team during busy periods and working under pressure and to tight deadlines. As well as working with minimum supervision you must have the ability to work as part of a team and to be extremely organised.
Key Responsibilities
Providing administration support to your Supervisor;
Attending on Clients and taking instructions and assisting in the preparation of trial bundles for cases;
Dealing with correspondence;
Confidence in speaking to Clients, Guardians, Social Workers, Courts etc;
Maintaining accurate time costing for Legal Aid purposes;
Ensuring LAA and SRA compliance when managing files.
Key Skills
Client Care and the ability to deal with a wide range of Clients and manage their expectations
Excellent oral and written communication
Attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft programmes
Ability to prioritise your workload and to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
Enthusiasm!
Salary negotiable dependent on experience.
If you are interested in this position or would like further information please apply in strictest confidence to Mrs Fiona Madeley, HR Manager, 25 Barker Street, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5EN email : vacancies@hibberts.com
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