Family Paralegal

Square Peg Associates; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Clitheroe is offering a training contract for a Family Paralegal role. This is an opportunity to become a trained solicitor, working in a supportive and dynamic environment. The role involves drafting legal documents, managing client cases, and conducting research. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in Family Law. The firm promotes a hybrid working model and offers various benefits, including generous holiday allowances and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Parking

25 Holidays plus Bank Holidays

Ability to buy 5 additional holidays

Hybrid working 3 in office, 2 at home

Regular working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of family law experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents.
• Manage client cases.
• Conduct research and drafting.
• Open and close files.
• Create initial drafts for divorce and family matters.
• Communicate with clients regularly.
• Perform general administrative tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Confidential information handling

Job description

Role Profile

BECOME A TRAINED SOLICITOR! Are you a Family Law Paralegal looking for a rewarding and challenging career? Our client is a prestigious law firm in Clitheroe they are offering a training contract to qualify as a solicitor! You can work flexibly from home or the office, depending on your preference and availability! As a Family Paralegal, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, handling a diverse range of cases. You must have previous experience in Family Law to apply for this role. You will have the opportunity to work independently and grow professionally, under the guidance of our experienced Fee Earners.

Benefits and Hours

• Parking
• 25 Holidays (plus 1 free at Christmas) plus Bank Holidays
• You can buy a further 5 holidays.
• Hybrid working 3 office 2 home
• Monday - Friday (9:00am to 5:00pm)

Key Responsibilities

Family Paralegal Job Duties:

• Draft legal documents
• Manage client cases
• Conduct research and drafting
• Open and close files
• Create initial drafts of documents and forms for divorce, family and children matters
• Communicate with clients regularly
• Perform general administrative tasks

Qualifications And Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Minimum one year of family law experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deal with confidential information

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you’re an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we’d love to hear from you.

About Square Peg Associates

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

If you’re interested in exploring our current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates.co.uk.