Family Law Paralegal

Profile

Full time appointment initially based at our Oldham office (but with occasional travel to our Todmorden and Manchester offices).

An excellent opportunity for someone to join a busy team to develop confidence & experience in a broad caseload of family cases (no care or legal aid).

The successful candidate will work directly with and support the Partner in charge of the Family Team, Rhona Royle and also the other solicitor(s) in the team.

The role would suit someone looking to gain confidence in dealing with predominantly Financial Remedy cases over time.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE DOES NOT GIVE ANY AUTOMATIC ENTITLEMENT TO A TRAINING CONTRACT AND FURTHER NO APPLICATION CAN BE MADE FOR CONSIDERATION FOR A TRAINING CONTRACT IN THE FIRST 12 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT.

Essentials

A degree in Law (2:1 minimum).

A team player.

Good time management and organisational/administration skills.

Self-sufficiency in typing and use of standard IT systems (Word/Excel etc).

Confidence in dealing with people face to face and on the telephone.

Professional and pleasant manner.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a law firm (any level) or professional office.

Previous experience of working in family law (Divorce/Finances/Children/Cohabitation).

Commercial awareness.

Undertaking or passed LPC.

Applications for those based/with contacts in the Saddleworth/North or East Manchester particularly welcome.

Salary – market rate (based on level of experience) & referral rewards.

Proposed start date mid – late October 2022.

Company info

Wrigley Claydon Solicitors.
Phone : 0161 914 9881
Website : https://www.wrigleyclaydon.com/