Hours: Full-time Monday–Friday 9am – 5pm

The Role

We are seeking a pro-active and detail orientated PA/Paralegal to support one of our Equity Partners in our Family team by managing administrative tasks, preparing legal documents and ensuring smooth diary management.The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, robust organisational abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Your energy and dedication will help us deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Responsibilities

- To provide support to the Equity Partner in the family team
- To undertake general administration on the instruction of the Equity Partner
- Research relevant legislation and cases of interest to provide clients with accurate advice
- Meet with clients to gather information and explain legal matters as delegated
- Build up and maintain up to date legal knowledge in relation to family law
- Appropriately ask questions to aid learning and understanding
- Observe and support at client meetings to gain an understanding of service expectations
- Meet and greet clients at the Firm’s offices professionally and with an understanding of the potential emotions involved
- Work proactively on own initiative,



delivering good quality work in a timely manner but with the ongoing need to check back for input
- Work to build positive working relationships both within the Family team and across the wider Firm, offering assistance and support within your capabilities
- Share knowledge with, and support new colleagues joining the business
- Provide support to work experience students within the department
- Assist the Family team in developing documentation, ensuring that all documentation created adheres to the Firm’s brand guidelines
- Act as an ambassador for the Firm, encouraging the use of Firm services
- Act at all times in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures

Person Specification

- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both to colleagues and clients
- Both to work on independently but with full referencing back to the Equity Partner for direction and input
- Confident in the use of IT systems, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint and with the ability to learn Firm specific systems
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good time management and the ability to manage competing priorities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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📌 PA/Paralegal (East Ipswich)
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📍 East Ipswich