Family Paralegal

eNL Legal; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Generous annual leave

Life assurance scheme

Employee wellbeing programme

Counselling & GP services

Career progression

Supportive management

Collaborative environment

Job summary

eNL Legal is seeking a Family Paralegal with 12 months experience to join its Nottinghamshire team. The role offers meaningful responsibility within a supportive department that helps clients during sensitive periods.

Whether you are already in Family Law or looking to grow your experience, this opportunity provides hands-on work, exposure to Legal Aid matters, and a path toward developing your career in this field.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Family Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• Exposure to Legal Aid matters and CCMS processes is beneficial.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and drafting abilities.
• Compassionate and professional client care.
• Genuine interest in building a long-term career in Family Law.

Responsibilities

• Supporting solicitors with a varied caseload of family matters.
• Drafting correspondence, court documents and legal forms.
• Preparing court bundles and hearing documentation.
• Communicating with clients, courts, barristers and external agencies.
• Assisting with Legal Aid applications and CCMS administration where required.
• Conducting legal research and file management tasks.
• Ensuring excellent client care throughout the process.
• Playing an active role within a close-knit, collaborative team.

Skills

Family law experience

Strong communication skills

Good organisational skills

Drafting abilities

Job description

Family Paralegal 12 months experience Nottinghamshire Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

An established and highly regarded law firm in Nottinghamshire is looking for a Family Paralegal to join it's growing team. This is more than a traditional support role. You'll become a trusted part of a department that works closely with individuals and families during some of the most important and sensitive periods of their lives.

Whether you're already working in Family Law or looking to further develop your experience, this is an opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners, take on meaningful responsibility, and be part of a team that genuinely supports one another.

What makes this role different?

This firm believes that great Family Law is about more than legal expertise. It's about empathy, communication, and guiding clients through challenging circumstances with confidence and understanding. You'll work closely with fee earners on a broad range of family matters, gaining hands-on experience while being encouraged to develop your own skills and career ambitions.

The Role

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Supporting solicitors with a varied caseload of family matters
• Drafting correspondence, court documents and legal forms
• Preparing court bundles and hearing documentation
• Communicating with clients, courts, barristers and external agencies
• Assisting with Legal Aid applications and CCMS administration where required
• Conducting legal research and file management tasks
• Ensuring exceptional levels of client care throughout the process
• Playing an active role within a close-knit and collaborative team

Who They're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys building relationships, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and understands the importance of providing reassurance to clients when they need it most.

You'll likely have:

• Previous experience as a Family Paralegal or Legal Assistant
• Exposure to Legal Aid matters and CCMS processes (beneficial but not essential)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and drafting abilities
• A compassionate and professional approach to client care
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career within Family Law

What's in it for You?

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Life assurance scheme
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
• Access to counselling and GP services
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• A supportive management team that invests in its people
• A positive and collaborative working environment

Why Join?

Not every Family Law role offers the chance to be part of a team where people genuinely enjoy working together and supporting one another. This firm has built a strong reputation through its commitment to both its clients and its staff.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be valued, trusted, and given room to grow, this could be the perfect next step in your legal career.

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