Family Paralegal

Additional Resources; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm in Bournemouth is seeking a Family Paralegal to support fee earners and manage case files. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in family law, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This full-time role offers a minimum salary of £25,000 along with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a family law setting.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to fee earners and maintain files.
• Assist in preparing bundles for Court and other legal documents.
• Handle client enquiries and maintain accurate client files.
• Organize attendance at legal events and manage archiving processes.
• Ensure compliance with file opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Experience as Family Secretary or similar

Prior experience in family law

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong IT, telephone, and communication skills

Proofreading skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Paralegal/Family Legal Secretary to join a well-established legal firm based in Bridport, known for its professional and supportive working environment.

As a Family Paralegal/Family Legal Secretary, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to fee earners, assisting with paralegal tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of case management within the family department.

This full-time role offers a minimum salary of £25,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Offering administrative support to fee earners, including file maintenance and preparation of legal documents.


• Assisting in the preparation of bundles for Court, Counsel, and experts.


• Handling client enquiries and maintaining comprehensive client files.


• Arranging attendance at conferences, hearings, and other relevant events.


• Managing the firm’s archiving process.


• Ensuring adherence to internal file opening and closing procedures, both electronically and manually.

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Family Secretary, Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant or in a similar role.


• Prior experience in a family law setting.


• Skilled in Microsoft Office with strong IT, telephone, and communication skills.


• Strong proof-reading skills with attention to accuracy and consistency.


• Excellent organisational skills.

Benefits

This is a great opportunity for a Family Paralegal to join a supportive and dynamic team, providing vital services within the family law sector. Salary: minimum £25,000; benefits included.

Important Information

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Job Information

• Job Title: Family Paralegal


• Company: Additional Resources


• Location: Bournemouth, Dorset


• Posted: Sep 16th 2025


• Closes: Oct 17th 2025


• Sector: Legal


• Contract: Permanent


• Hours: Full Time