Childcare Paralegal

Tate; Birchington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family advice law firm in Birchington seeks a Childcare Paralegal to support family law matters. Responsibilities include managing files, drafting legal documents, and conducting client appointments. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and prior experience in family law. This is a fantastic opportunity within a supportive legal environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and logical thinking are essential.
• Excellent communication abilities in both written and verbal forms are a must.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills are required.
• Solid understanding of Family Law and Legal Aid processes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress family law files competently.
• Draft legal documentation including Statements and Notices.
• Handle client correspondence and queries through electronic systems.
• Conduct client appointments and provide case advice under supervision.
• Support fee earners with case progression.
• Maintain accurate records using electronic case management.
• Prepare files for billing and compliance.
• Participate in general office and training duties.

Skills

Strong analytical and logical thinking skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Exceptional organisational and time management skills

Solid understanding of Family Law and Legal Aid processes

Education

Previous experience working on family law and childcare proceedings

Tools

Familiarity with electronic case management systems

Job description

Overview

Job - Childcare Paralegal

Location - Birchington, Kent

Hours - 9am to 5pm, Office Based

Salary - £26K to £30K Dependent on experience

This is a great opportunity to join a family advice and assistance law firm based in Kent. You will be joining a dynamic team, supporting a broad range of family law matters including Public and Private Family Law. As a Paralegal within the Family Law department, you will play a vital role in supporting fee earners and clients across a range of sensitive and complex legal matters. Working under the supervision of a Team Leader, you will ensure client needs are met with professionalism, efficiency, and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress family law files competently within defined procedures and policies
• Draft legal documentation including Statements, Notices, Applications, and Legal Forms
• Handle client correspondence, telephone queries, and triage communications through electronic systems
• Conduct client appointments and provide case advice (if needed and under supervision), and support financial eligibility assessments for legal aid or private terms
• Support fee earners with case progression, including court attendances and professional liaison
• Maintain accurate records using electronic case management systems
• Prepare files for billing and closure, ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency, SRA and SQM requirements
• Participate in general office and administrative duties, and training activities as needed

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Solid understanding of Family Law and Legal Aid processes

Experience & Qualifications

• Essential: Previous experience working on family law and childcare proceedings
• Desirable: Familiarity with electronic case management systems and Local Authority case processes

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking to grow their career within a supportive and specialist legal environment. You'll be part of a professional team committed to delivering high quality service and achieving strong outcomes for vulnerable clients.

If you feel this job is for you and you have previous experience working on family law and childcare proceedings, then apply now!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application