Family Paralegal

Ashville Knight; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Petersfield is seeking an experienced Family Paralegal to support fee earners and manage client communications. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, preparing trial bundles, and handling administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should have at least 1-2 years of experience in family law and proficiency in relevant software. This full-time position offers a salary up to £25,000 and benefits including 25 days holiday and workplace pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holiday

Workplace pension

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in family law is essential.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using a case management system.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to all fee earners in the department.
• Preparing and updating trial bundles.
• Liaising with clients and other parties.

Skills

Experience within family law

IT literate

Experience of using case management system

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Digital Audio software

Case Management

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Paralegal to join our client s office in Petersfield. The ideal candidate will have Private Family experience. Dealing with Divorce, Finance and Children s matters.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to all fee earners in the department.
• Attending to clients face to face and assisting via telephone and email.
• Preparation/updating of trial bundles.
• Drafting and preparation of documents such as Form E s, Form C100 s, Decree Nisi, Decree Absolute, Divorce petitions, Separation agreements, Cohabitation agreements, Pre-nuptial agreements.
• Preparation of standard letters to be sent to clients using standard templates, ie, enclosing Notice of Hearing, etc.
• Managing own diary of appointments and scheduling day to day workflow.
• General file related administration.
• Liaising with clients, Counsel, the Court and other third parties to include by e-mail telephone, in person, etc.

Desired skills and experience

• Experience within family law is essential. 1- 2 years +.
• Experience of using case management system.
• IT literate Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management.

What they offer

• Full time in the office Monday to Friday 9am 5:30pm.
• Salary depending on experience up to £25,000.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday.
• Workplace pension.
• Free onsite parking.