Full job descriptionNewstaff Employment Services is recruiting for an experienced Paralegal to join a progressive company based in Luton.
The ideal candidate will have worked as a Paralegal within the Public Family practice area, though other practice arears will also be considered.
The Role:
*Providing support to solicitors on a broad range of public family law matters
*Drafting and preparing legal documents
*Attending client meetings
*Managing files and all dealing with all relevant general administration
*Assisting with legal aid applications
*Liaising with external agencies such as courts, local councils and so on
*Attending court hearings where required
*All other ad-hoc administrative support as needed


Requirements
*Previous experience as a Paralegal, ideally within Public Family is preferred though other paralegal practice areas will be considered
*Must have a Law degree (LLB or equivalent) or completion of Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
*Strong MS Office skills and case management systems experience
*Excellent communication skills
*Good organisational skills and ability to work well to deadlines
*A friendly team player
Benefits
Salary: Up to £28,500 pa + excellent benefits package
This is an office based role Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm
Interested? Please email CV asap to