Family Paralegal

Morrisons Solicitors LLP is a long established top 200 law firm with offices in Surrey and South West London.  We are ranked in the UK Chambers & Partners Directory. 

We have a long history and big ambitions. We combine the depth of knowledge, capabilities and resources of a large firm with the approachability of a local practice.  Morrisons is a Lexcel accredited Law Firm and has been awarded a Silver Accreditation for Investors in People.

The practice of law is, at heart, all about people: business people, employers and employees, investors, home owners, private individuals, families, vulnerable adults – people. So, it’s no surprise that we place a very high priority on attracting and recruiting, developing, rewarding and retaining the right people – for our clients and our business.Morrisons is a community of high-calibre professionals – lawyers and support specialists – who are dedicated to delivering expert, commercially focused advice that helps clients to achieve their goals. We choose to do this is in an approachable, down-to-earth, practical way, offering solutions rather than lectures.

As part of our ongoing commitment to training and development we offer a Newly Qualified Development Programme.  This applies to all newly qualified solicitors during their first three years of qualification and its purpose is to support and help you reach your full potential.

We encourage all our staff to reflect and commit to the firm’s core values; integrity, insight, and sense of community. Each member of our staff has an important role to play in achieving our goals as a firm, our offices have a community feel to them and we are committed to working together as a team to actively encourage other to excel.

We understand the importance of a healthy work life balance and are open to considering variable working arrangements to support our staff with their commitments outside of work – this includes applications from Job Share partners.

At Morrisons, our family and divorce solicitors recognise the complex emotions that accompany family problems and the need for sympathetic, calm advice in what may feel like a crisis. Our specialist family law solicitors have a reputation for acting with all the sensitivity and discretion that is needed– but also with the skills and expertise to ensure that matters are resolved in our clients best interests as quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

• Ensuring that all files are opened and closed in accordance with the firm’s set procedures
• Filing and file organisation both in paper and electronic format
• Prepare bundles of documents as required
• Attend client meetings and take accurate notes, preparing reports for clients as required.
• Attend court and take notes as required.
• Communicate with clients regarding matter related issues under the supervision of the fee earner
• Drafting client letters and documents to a high standard
• Assist in the production of bills
• To follow the firm’s procedures with regards to Billing and Time Recording

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 years experience of working in a Family Department
• Strong attention to detail and good drafting skills
• Conscientious, hardworking, with developed critical thinking abilities and excellent communication, organisation and analytical skill
• Ability to work to strict deadlines, targets and client protocols while maintaining high standards in terms of accuracy and quality

Morrisons Solicitors LLP are committed to promoting equal opportunities for all candidates irrespective of your age, sex, race, colour, religion, religious belief, national original marital status, sexual orientation, physical disability or mental disability, including persons who have aids or have tested HIV-positive or any other legally protected classification, except as may be permitted by law. The firm is committed to provide an environment in which the rights and dignity of all its employees are respected, and which is free from discrimination, prejudice, intimidation and all forms of harassment including bullying.

If, as a result of a disability, you believe that there are aspects of the recruitment process or job that you would find more difficult, please contact a member of HR Team as soon as possible. We will then be able to discuss with you any reasonable adjustments that could be made to the recruitment process or the job itself.  Any equality data provided by you will be used to monitor our diversity policies and practices.