Children Law Paralegal

Gemini Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking dedicated Children Paralegals for a permanent position. You will assist with casework related to Family and Children Law, prepare legal documents, and manage funding applications. The ideal candidate must have a Law degree and a passion for Family & Children Law. This role offers an attractive salary, hybrid-working options, and real prospects for career advancement in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Supportive team environment

Real prospects for promotion

Hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with a range of Children / Child Care matters.
• Ability to undertake advocacy in legal settings.
• Strong client care skills and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with casework including Child Care matters.
• Attend clients, take instructions and prepare cases.
• Prepare and manage funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency.
• Deal with correspondence and prepare draft documents.

Skills

Passion and legal experience in Family & Children Law

Strong academic background with a Law degree

Clear understanding and application of Family & Children Law

Excellent communication skills

Excellent analytical and organisational skills

Excellent IT skills

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Role

Children Paralegal

Overview

A leading law firm is recruiting dedicated Children Paralegals for a highly sought permanent position.

Client Brief

The client serves corporate entities and private individuals across over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. The client is recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a top‑tier firm and holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation, LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001‑2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Family & Children Department Background

Our client’s Family & Children department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations, ensuring consistent, professional service and high continuity.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Report directly to Department Director
• Professional pro‑active approach, strong client care skills and sensitive understanding of clients’ needs
• Assist with casework including dealing with a range of Children / Child Care matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) and undertake advocacy
• Attend clients, take instructions and prepare cases
• Deal with correspondence
• Prepare and manage funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency
• Prepare draft documents including witness statements and process evidence
• Attend conferences and court
• Maintain accurate time costing procedures
• Implement recommendations made by supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring prompt resolution
• Ensure compliance with file management

Key Skills Required

• Passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family & Children Law
• Strong academic background with a Law degree
• Clear understanding and application of Family & Children Law
• Business acumen and ability to market the Company
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with all types of people
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills and initiative with guidance when needed
• Excellent IT skills – familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills

Benefits

On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment, real prospects for promotion and the company will allow hybrid‑working in accordance with the company policy.

Company, Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Process

Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity the communities they serve.

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