Children Law Paralegal

Gemini Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking dedicated Children Paralegals to join their highly regarded Family & Children department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment, assisting clients with a range of family law matters, including child care issues and divorce proceedings. The firm is recognized for its commitment to excellence and provides a pathway for professional growth and development. With a focus on client care and advocacy, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of families. Join a team that values diversity and inclusivity while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Supportive team environment

Real prospects for promotion

Hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• Passion and experience in Family & Children Law required.
• Strong academic background with a Law degree is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with casework in Children/Child Care matters.
• Prepare draft documents and manage funding applications.
• Attend conferences and court as needed.

Skills

Family & Children Law experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Client care skills

Business acumen

Legal documentation preparation

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Role: Children Paralegal

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

Gemini Recruitment is 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 family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity.

In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise 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
• Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Children / Child Care matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy
• Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
• Dealing with correspondence
• Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency
• Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence
• Attending conferences and court
• Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
• Ensuring compliance with file management

Key Skills Required:

• Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family & Children Law
• A strong academic background with a Law degree
• Clear understanding and application of 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 skills

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

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

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 of the communities they serve.

About Gemini Recruitment:

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. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.

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