Family Law Paralegal — Growth, Impact & Support

Sills & Betteridge LLP; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Life Assurance 3x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and career development

Job summary

Sills & Betteridge LLP in Nottingham is seeking a Paralegal for the Family Department to support fee earners and help clients through challenging times in family law. You will draft, amend and check documents, prepare hearing bundles and handle CCMS processes with care.

You will join an experienced team that values client care, accuracy and timely delivery, with opportunities for training and career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate client care with experience in Family Law as Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• CCMS knowledge or Legal Aid experience is desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to fee earners across the department.
• Draft, amend and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare hearing bundles and court documents.
• Assist with Legal Aid applications and CCMS processes.
• Liaise with clients, courts and third parties.
• Record time and contribute to billing targets.
• Support continued development and growth of the department.

Skills

Experience in Family Law

CCMS experience

Excellent communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

CCMS

Job description

Sills & Betteridge LLP in Nottingham is seeking a Paralegal for the Family Department to support fee earners and help clients through challenging times in family law. You will draft, amend and check documents, prepare hearing bundles and handle CCMS processes with care.

You will join an experienced team that values client care, accuracy and timely delivery, with opportunities for training and career development in a supportive environment.