Laurus

Paralegal

• Assist fee earners with the day-to-day running of files from initial instruction through to conclusion, under appropriate supervision
• Draft court forms, applications and correspondence, including Form A, Form E, C100 and related documents
• Prepare and collate financial disclosure, including schedules of assets, chronologies and questionnaires
• Prepare, paginate and index court bundles in line with Family Procedure Rules, Practice Direction 27A and court directions
• Liaise professionally and empathetically with clients, courts, opposing solicitors, Cafcass, counsel and other third parties
• Attend client meetings and court hearings to take attendance notes and support fee earners
• Carry out legal research and summarise findings on Family Law and procedure
• Assist with client onboarding, including client care letters, conflict checks, AML/ID verification and opening new matters
• Maintain accurate case management systems and record time in line with firm policy
• Manage key dates, deadlines and diary entries to ensure compliance with court directions
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in line with UK GDPR and firm data protection policies
• Recognise safeguarding or domestic abuse concerns and promptly escalate them to the supervising solicitor
• Support solicitors and partners in delivering client-focused services across family law caseloads

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