Paralegal - Family

I am currently working with a well esteemed national Law Firm in Birmingham who has an immediate need for Paralegal - Family for a project.

Job Title: Paralegal - Conveyancing

Location: Birmingham

Contract Type: 3 months (roughly)

Salary: £16.32 per hour - £18.00 per hour via an umbrella company

Key Responsibilities of a Paralegal - Family:

• Provide day-to-day support to solicitors and fee earners on a wide range of family matters, including divorce and financial remedy proceedings, private children matter, cohabitation disputes, and domestic abuse cases.
• Open new files, draft initial client care documents, and ensure compliance checks are completed.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements, and other legal documents.
• Carry out searches, review results, and liaise with clients, local authorities, lenders, and other solicitors to progress matters smoothly.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring all communications are logged and dealt with promptly.
• Maintain accurate case records using the firm's case management system.
• Prepare files for exchange and completion, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Provide administrative support, including billing, file closing, and other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience working in a paralegal ideally within family law team.
• Ability to manage your own caseload with supervision while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal processes clearly to clients.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail when drafting and reviewing documentation.
• Strong IT skills, with experience using case management systems.
• A proactive, professional, and client-focused approach.

What's Next:

If you are looking for an exciting Paralegal - Family role to develop your career in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided or email with an updated CV.

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