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Ringrose Law, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
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- Permanent
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Secretary/Junior Paralegal Children Department
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Ringrose Law, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted today, 15 Jun
Job ref: 499f5ba1840041b0b894a8fb19ae2d7d
Full Job Description
The position is full time and is based in Grimsby. Primarily the role will be mainly an administrative one, and activities will be varied but will include:-
- 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 Other activities may include, but are not limited to the following:-
- 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.
A new opportunity has arisen for a Secretary/Junior Paralegal to join our successful Children Department, working alongside Legal Advisors. The successful candidate must have experience in a legal secretarial 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 eight offices, - 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 Desirable Skills
- Experience within a Children Law Department.
- A knowledge of Proclaim Case Management System advantageous.
25 days annual leave (prorated for part time employees) - Life Assurance
- Staff discount
- Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme
- Employee benefit platform membership
- Annual employee event
- Staff suggestion scheme
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