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Role: Family ParalegalLeading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Family Paralegals for highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Family &amp; Children Department Background: Our clients Family &amp; Children department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Societys Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity.In addition, our clients Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions.Main Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Report directly to Department Director</li><li>Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients needs</li><li>Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Family and Child Care matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li><li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li><li>Dealing with correspondence</li><li>Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency</li><li>Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence</li><li>Attending conferences and court</li><li>Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li><li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li><li>Ensuring compliance with file management</li></ul>Key Skills Required <ul><li>Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family &amp; Children Law</li><li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li><li>Clear understanding and application of Family Law</li><li>Business acumen and the ability to market the Company</li><li>Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people</li><li>Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance.</li><li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills</li></ul>This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.About Gemini Recruitment:Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&amp;C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Family Law Paralegal

Graduate Legal Assistant / Paralegal - £25,000 - SurreyA highly successful and growing Legal Firm based in East Molesey are looking for a recent Law Graduate that is looking for their first commercial role. This is a brilliant opportunity to join an established business, offering great training and support.The ideal candidate will have previously studiedLaw and be keen to secure a new commercial role. Working within the conveyancing team you will support the Partners across: conveyancing Post-Exchange work, to include; liaising with clients, lenders, management companies and other solicitors as well as drafting SDLT forms and making applications to the Land Registry.To be suitable you will have great organisational skills, be detail orientated with a real passion for developing your career in Law. This is a Solicitors firm that prides them self on delivering an outstanding client experience so great customer service skills are free.This role would suit an ambitious, diligent Law graduate keen to progress their career.The salary on offer for this role is £25,000 plus benefits.

Graduate Legal Assistant / Paralegal - £25,000 - Surrey

The Job:We are delighted to be assisting our client with their need for a Commercial Property Legal SecretaryAbout the Role: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Property Legal Secretary / Assistant to join our client based in North Bristol. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a team, supporting their commercial property solicitor with a variety of administrative and legal tasks.Key Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance to commercial property solicitors.</li><li>Document Management: Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including leases, contracts, and agreements and enquiries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm standards.</li><li>Client Liaison: Act as the first point of contact for clients, handling inquiries professionally and maintaining confidentiality.</li><li>Diary Management: Manage appointments, meetings, and deadlines, ensuring the efficient organisation of schedules.</li><li>Correspondence: Prepare and manage correspondence, including emails, letters, and telephone calls.</li><li>File Management: Open, maintain, and archive client files in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Land Registry and Searches: Assist in conducting property searches, Land Registry applications, and liaising with relevant authorities.</li><li>Billing and Invoicing: Prepare bills and liaise with the accounts team to ensure timely invoicing.</li><li>Assisting with onboarding new matters</li></ul>The Person: For this role our client is seeking someone who has previous legal secretarial experience, ideally based in Commercial Property <ul><li>Previous experience as a legal secretary/ legal assistant, ideally in a commercial property department.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, case management systems, and legal software.</li><li>Strong typing skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and client-focused approach.</li><li>Familiarity with HMRC and Land Registry processes and property transactions is advantageous.</li><li>Experience of residential property / post completion work is advantageous</li></ul> The Salary:To be discussed The Hours:Monday Friday 9am 5pm (part time hours may also be considered)The Location:Patchway, Bristol 100% office basedThe Benefits:23 days holiday pay (plus bank holidays) + Christmas Close Down

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