Family Law Paralegal: Compassionate Case Support & Drafting

Sills & Betteridge LLP; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Life Assurance

Employee assistance

Training & development

Job summary

Sills & Betteridge LLP in Sheffield is seeking a Paralegal to join the Family Department. The role involves assisting with a range of family law matters, including injunction applications and private children proceedings, while supporting clients throughout their matter.

You will work alongside experienced Family Lawyers on legal drafting, Legal Aid applications, and file management, with a focus on compassionate client care and handling sensitive cases.

Qualifications

• Paralegal or legal assistant experience in Family Law (essential).
• Experience with Legal Aid work and CCMS (essential).
• Experience drafting legal correspondence and documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, Legal Aid applications, and court documentation.
• Support clients and help with case progression and file management.
• Collaborate with Family Lawyers on injunctions and private children matters.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Family Law knowledge

CCMS experience

Legal drafting

Tools

CCMS

Job description

Sills & Betteridge LLP in Sheffield is seeking a Paralegal to join the Family Department. The role involves assisting with a range of family law matters, including injunction applications and private children proceedings, while supporting clients throughout their matter.

You will work alongside experienced Family Lawyers on legal drafting, Legal Aid applications, and file management, with a focus on compassionate client care and handling sensitive cases.