Post: Family Finance Team Paralegal

The Firm

  1. Founded in 1929 TV Edwards LLP has experienced significant growth since 2008 with anexpanding private client base
  2. The firm has London offices in Whitechapel and Clapham Junction
  3. We are committed to providing a high quality of service to all our clients, whether privately paying, or legally aided
  4. We are listed, as a firm and family department, in the UK Chambers and Partners Guide to the Legal Profession, and Legal 500, with a number of individual family solicitors listed as recommended lawyers
  5. As a firm we have made a significant investment in information technology
  6. Please see our web site for further information in relation to our areas of practice and the profiles of our staff

The FamilyDepartment

The family department is based at our offices in Whitechapel and Clapham Junction. There are currently 2member partners,2 partners, 11solicitors,7 consultant solicitors, 3trainee solicitors and 4 paralegals in the department.

We have a strong commitment to training our staff. We deliver regular internal training courses for staff of all levels of experience. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, with individual monthly supervision meetings, regular team and department meetings and an open door policy.

FamilyParalegal

The expanding FamilyFinance teamis recruitinga paralegal to complement the existing team of one partner, two solicitors, and 3 paralegals. Recruitment is also underway for a third solicitor. The chosen candidates will be based at the Whitechapel office.

Appointment is subject to a six month probationary period which may be extended at the discretion of the member partners.

An induction programme will be provided to introduce you to office systems and our electroniccase management system.

Description of Role

  1. You will assist and supporta partner and senior fee earners on a range of predominately privately funded finance and children cases varying in scale and complexity
  2. You will produce first drafts of divorce documentation as well as Forms E, replies to questionnaires, financial schedules, and correspondence. You will also attend court with counsel and liaise with clients by telephone and in person
  3. You will assist the team as required with administration including billing, bundling and clerical work
  4. The current team members are enthusiastic about developing the business, and marketing will also form part of your role, including: attending events, writing articles and beingproactive on social media
  5. We expect all members of staff to work efficiently to ensure the continued profitability of the firm

Person Specification

(a)Essential Characteristics

  • Successful completion of LPC, BPTC/BVC or law degree
  • Excellent written communication skills including impeccable grammar and punctuation
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the firm’s client group
  • Ability to priortise, work to deadlines and work efficiently under pressure
  • Strong IT skills
  • Adaptability and an enthusiasm to learn and develop skills
  • A team mentality

(b) Desirable Characteristics

  • Work experience in a legal, advice or other relevant organisation
  • Financial and commercial awareness
  • Client management experience

The Application Process

The firm welcomes applications from all sectors of society and is committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of practice and within this application process.

Applications must be on our firm’s application form.

The application form,together with completed equality monitoring questionnaire,must be returned to Christine Woolfenden, HR Manager, at our Whitechapel office. Please emailto:

The closing date for applications is10am on 15th May 2018. We will require references from two separate referees before an offer of employment can be confirmed.

Terms and Conditions

  • Your starting salary will be £20,000.
  • You will be entitled to 23 days annual leave.
  • The firm offers family friendly policies for example, child care voucher scheme

We thank you for the interest you have shown in TV Edwards. Due to the anticipated responseplease be aware that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

1 / Family Finance Paralegal Application Pack April 2018