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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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