Are you a Law Graduate interested in pursuing a career in Family?

Dodds Solicitors are currently seeking a Paralegal for a one year fixed term contract, which can be extended with further career opportunities for the right candidate. The successful candidate will join our Family Department based in Leicester City Centre. Dodds Solicitors specialise in family services, criminal defence, conveyancing, wills and probate. This is a great opportunity to build your experience and provide paralegal support to our Family Team.

For this role you will be expected to complete the following duties:

• Providing support to the relevant Fee Earner.
• Attending court and meetings.
• Maintaining the clients matter and keeping all information up to date.
• Preparing and updating court bundles.
• Handling incoming enquiries from new and existing clients.
• Liaising with clients and other professionals.
• Dealing with correspondence.
• Provide a high-quality client service.
• Be pro-active in resolving problems and clients’ needs.
• General administrative duties.

The following skills will be required:

• Law Degree.
• Previous experience in a similar role or studying for the LPC.
• Keen to pursue a career in family law.
• Strong organisational skills.
• You should have a positive outlook and work well within a team.
• Ambitious and enthusiastic.
• Excellent communicational skills.
• Comfortable working on their own initiative.
• Experience in using DPS would be advantageous but not essential.

Competitive salary dependent on your level of experience.
Applicants of all levels will be considered.

Please contact Sarah Mills, Practice Manager to apply by emailing your CV to sarah.mills@dodds-solicitors.co.uk

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