Family Law Paralegal

Brook Street; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street, on behalf of a leading specialist family law practice in Cardiff, is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join their busy office. You will support fee earners on private family matters, draft documents, prepare applications, attend meetings and help progress files.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of Family Law paralegal experience, strong drafting and research skills, and familiarity with case management systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Paralegal in Family Law.
• Strong drafting and legal research skills.
• Experience preparing financial remedy documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, briefs and court bundles.
• Preparing court applications and witness statements.
• Reviewing financial disclosure and bank statements.
• Attending client meetings and taking attendance notes.
• Managing diaries and court directions.

Skills

Family Law

Drafting

Legal Research

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

Due to continued growth, our client, a highly regarded specialist family law practice, is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join their Cardiff office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised legal professional to become part of a busy and supportive team, working alongside experienced solicitors on a range of private family law matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fee earners and ensuring the smooth progression of client files.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, briefs, court orders and bundles
• Preparing court applications and witness statements
• Drafting Land Registry applications, including RX1s and SEV applications
• Preparing Form E, Form H and N260 documentation
• Uploading and downloading documents via the HMCTS Portal
• Reviewing financial disclosure and analysing bank statements
• Attending client meetings and taking detailed attendance notes
• Liaising with clients, experts, courts and third parties for updates and instructions
• Taking detailed client instructions and messages for fee earners
• Attending conferences and hearings with Counsel and providing comprehensive summaries
• Managing diaries, court directions and conference arrangements
• Assisting fee earners and the wider support team as required

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Paralegal within Family Law
• Strong knowledge of family law procedures and legal terminology
• Experience preparing financial remedy documentation
• Excellent drafting and legal research skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities
• Experience using legal case management systems and legal software
• A professional, proactive and client-focused approach

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £28,000 - £35,000 DOE
• Opportunity to join a respected and growing specialist law firm
• Exposure to high-quality family law work
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and development