Family Law Paralegal – Case Support & Drafting

Holmes and Hills LLP; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their Family team in Essex. The successful candidate will support fee earners in managing family law cases, including drafting documents, managing files, and client interactions. Required qualifications include experience in a law firm and legal certifications such as CILEX Level 3 or a law degree. The firm offers a supportive work environment, generous holiday, and wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Medicash cash back scheme

Life Insurance

Wellbeing support services

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Company sick pay

Cycle scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working within a law firm.
• Strong interest in family law.
• Legal qualifications such as CILEX or law degree.

Responsibilities

• Drafting originating and essential case documentation.
• Managing case files according to Office Manual requirements.
• Conducting initial fact-finding meetings and calls with clients.
• Drafting witness statements and progressing cases.
• Assisting with photocopying and preparation of court documents.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Client service delivery

Self-motivated

Great attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamworking

Commercial

Good client care skills

Education

CILEX Level 3 or 6

Law degree

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their Family team in Essex. The successful candidate will support fee earners in managing family law cases, including drafting documents, managing files, and client interactions. Required qualifications include experience in a law firm and legal certifications such as CILEX Level 3 or a law degree. The firm offers a supportive work environment, generous holiday, and wellbeing benefits.