Children Law Paralegal

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in Lewes is seeking a Children Paralegal to assist with a variety of legal matters. The role requires strong communication skills, a legal background, and the capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively. The position offers an attractive salary package and the opportunity for hybrid working within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Supportive team environment

Real prospects for promotion

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for Family & Children Law.
• Strong academic background in law.
• Clear understanding of legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with casework in Children Law matters.
• Prepare and manage funding applications.
• Attend conferences and court.

Skills

Legal experience in Family & Children Law

Law degree

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Children Paralegal

A Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Children Paralegals for a highly sought permanent position.

Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.

Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is 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, providing advocacy in all court proceedings and ensuring a consistent and professional service with a high degree of continuity.

The department is also experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialists in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Report directly to Department Director
• Professional pro‑active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs
• Assist with casework including a range of Children / Child Care matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) and undertake your own 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 from supervisor following monthly file reviews, ensuring prompt action
• Ensure compliance with file management

Key Skills Required

• Demonstrate 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 the ability to market the Company
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with all types of people
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
• Excellent IT skills – familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management

This list is not exhaustive and other duties may be reasonably required.

An attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion are offered. The Company will allow hybrid‑working in accordance with company policy.

About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities

Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service for placements of Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff.

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities, embracing diversity and inclusivity of its staff and striving to ensure that its workforce reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.

The recruitment process fully complies with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks (CRB/DBS) establish eligibility to work in the UK and suitability for the role.

By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company.