Paralegal
Solace Women’s Aid requires a paralegal to work in their small busy Category 1 franchised family legal team. We specialise in domestic abuse and children act applications but also undertake all other areas of family law.
The candidate:
- Educated to degree/LPC level and have a knowledge and understanding of family law.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Organised and able to prioritise work.
- Ability to accurately record information using a case management system.
- Provide administrative support to the legal team.
- Good IT skills.
- To interview clients, conduct research, advise and negotiate on behalf of clients and prepare court documents.
- Minimum six months legal aid experience.
- Advocacy skills essential.
- Confident, enthusiastic and flexible.
- Work well within a team.
Location: London
Hours: Full time
Salary: £16,500
Closing date: Friday 28 November (12 Midday)
Application
Email CV and a covering letter to Maureen Giles on [email protected]
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
Posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only. Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9, part 1- occupational requirement.
Salary:
£16,500
Location:
London
Hours:
Full time
