Family Paralegal
A well established High Street law firm is seeking a Family Paralegal to join its Family team in Newbury. This Family Paralegal role offers exposure to a broad range of private family matters, supporting solicitors throughout the full case lifecycle. The Family Paralegal will gain hands-on experience across client care, legal drafting and case preparation. This Family Paralegal opportunity is suited to someone looking to build a long-term career within family law.
The Company?
The successful Family Paralegal will join a respected local law firm with an established Family team advising clients on a wide range of private family matters. The team provides a supportive working environment, ongoing mentoring and direct exposure to client work alongside experienced solicitors.
The Role
As the Family Paralegal you will support fee earners across a varied caseload of family matters.
The role will include:
- Assisting with divorce, financial remedy and private children matters
- Preparing legal documents, correspondence and court bundles
- Conducting legal research and case preparation
- Managing case files and maintaining accurate records
- Liaising with clients, barristers, courts and third parties
- Supporting domestic abuse and cohabitation matters
- Assisting with general file administration and case progression
- Monitoring deadlines and ensuring matters progress efficiently
The Family Paralegal?
You will have previous family law experience and a genuine interest in developing your career within family law.
The Family Paralegal must have:
- Previous experience within a Family Law team
- Strong drafting and communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Professional, empathetic and client focused approach
- Strong administrative and case management skills
- Good IT and case management system skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
In return......?
- £25,000 to £28,000 salary
- Training and development opportunities
- Exposure to a broad range of family law matters
- Direct mentoring from experienced Family solicitors
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Long term career progression
- Competitive benefits package
If you are a Family Paralegal considering your next career move, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James on for a confidential discussion.