Family Paralegal Gloucester Road

Barcan+Kirby; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Paralegal for their Family team. This role involves supporting lawyers with cases, administrative tasks, and maintaining high client care standards. Ideal candidates will have a law degree or CILEx qualification and experience with legal systems. The firm promotes a positive work environment and values diversity.

Qualifications

• Completed LPC/GDL/SQE or holds CILEx qualification.
• Experience with legal practice management systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake legal work under supervision, including client interviews.
• Assist fee earners with research and draft applications.
• Maintain file checklists and client matters.

Skills

Communication

Client Care

Research

Education

Law degree

CILEx Professional Qualification

Tools

Legal practice management systems

Word

Excel

Teams

Zoom

Job description

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Family team in Gloucester Road to support the lawyers with their cases and provide remote/direct support to other family lawyers across the other offices if required.

The Gloucester Road Family team covers a range of family matters including private children, domestic abuse, surrogacy, finances on divorce and separation. Our growing Family team in Bishopston consists of one Partner, three Lawyers, one Paralegal, four Legal Secretaries, and a Trainee Solicitor. The team is an integral part of our large family department which is spread over four of our five offices.

This role would suit someone who is looking to take the next step in their career and who may already be studying for CILEx or other legal qualifications.

The role

You will work on client cases with legal work but also provide some administrative support to the team and the department as required.

Paralegal work

• Undertake certain elements of legal work under supervision, including interviewing clients, taking instructions, identifying appropriate funding (including Public Funding), keeping detailed file notes of instructions received and advice given, and attendances upon clients and other parties.
• Deal with routine client enquiries and communications.
• Maintain file checklists and keep client matters under review.
• Assist fee earners with research and draft applications and court documents for approval.
• Trace and interview witnesses, draft statements, and manage legal documentation.
• Handle billing reminders and liaise with the accounts department.
• Check and close files, and ensure confidentiality and security of all documentation.
• Attend court for issuing legal documents and trial support.
• Exercise high standards of client care and comply with professional conduct rules.
• Maintain clear communication with team members and external institutions.

Administrative work

• Assist support staff as required.
• Prepare trial bundles, manage documents, and handle filing and scanning.
• Take telephone messages, triage new clients, and manage correspondence.
• Draft agendas and minutes for meetings.

This role may also include accounting, marketing, and business development activities.

About Us

Barcan+Kirby is a well-known Bristol law firm committed to excellent legal services and fostering a positive work environment. We support our staff's development and wellbeing, promoting a culture of kindness, friendliness, and diversity.

The ideal candidate

• Has completed LPC/GDL/SQE, a Law degree, or holds a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) Foundation Stage or higher.
• Has experience with legal practice management systems.
• Is computer literate, especially in Word, Excel, Teams, and Zoom.

Location and working hours

• Full-time (9am - 5.15pm, Monday to Friday).
• Based at our Bishopston office with options for hybrid working after probation.

Belonging at Barcan+Kirby

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the application process.

Closing date for applications

Applications close at 9am on Thursday 22 May. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 June.

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter via the application form below. For questions, contact our recruitment team by email.