Children Law Paralegal

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Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Report directly to Department Director;
Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs;
Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction; child protection issues; special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy;
Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases;
Dealing with correspondence;
Maintaining accurate time costing procedures;
Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly;
Ensuring compliance with file management.

Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Child Care Law;
A strong academic background with a Law degree;
Legal experience as a Child Care Paralegal/Advisor;
Clear understanding and application of Children Laws;
Business acumen and the ability to market the Company;
Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people;
Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance;
Committed team player, self -motivated and professional;
Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills.

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