Family Paralegal

Kidd Rapinet LLP; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidd Rapinet LLP in High Wycombe seeks a proactive Paralegal to support our Family Law team. You will assist across private family matters, handling both contested and non-contested work, with full training provided.

The role offers exposure to court bundles, client liaison, and routine billing tasks, with clear progression toward handling more independent casework in a supportive, in-person office environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritise deadlines under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in written work.
• Professional, empathetic communication suited to sensitive family law scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Case Preparation & Court Bundling: Collate, redact, and index Court bundles, witness statements, and trial documentation in strict compliance with Family Court directions and deadlines.
• Court Attendance: Attend hearings in person and remotely alongside fee earners or Counsel, taking comprehensive, accurate formal notes and assisting with client management.
• Client & Third-Party Liaison: Act as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing solicitors, barristers’ chambers, and expert witnesses via telephone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Legal Administration & Compliance: Manage electronic and physical file organization, open/close matters, complete compliance checks, and support the team with routine billing and financial administration.
• Legal Research & Drafting: Conduct targeted legal research and prepare drafts of standard correspondence, forms, and basic pleadings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT literacy

Reliability

Job description

Our High Wycombe office is seeking a proactive, organised, and dedicated Paralegal to join our Family Law team in High Wycombe.

In this role, you will provide vital support across a diverse range of family law matters, working alongside fee earners handling both contested and non-contested proceedings. This position offers excellent exposure to private family law, with clear progression toward handling increasingly independent tasks and challenging fee-earning casework. Full training will be provided by an existing team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Preparation & Court Bundling: Collate, redact, and index Court bundles, witness statements, and trial documentation in strict compliance with Family Court directions and deadlines.
• Court Attendance: Attend hearings in person and remotely alongside fee earners or Counsel, taking comprehensive, accurate formal notes and assisting with client management.
• Client & Third-Party Liaison: Act as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing solicitors, barristers’ chambers, and expert witnesses via telephone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Legal Administration & Compliance: Manage electronic and physical file organization, open/close matters, complete compliance checks, and support the team with routine billing and financial administration.
• Legal Research & Drafting: Conduct targeted legal research and prepare drafts of standard correspondence, forms, and basic pleadings.

About You

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in written work.
• Professional, empathetic communication skills suited to sensitive family law scenarios.
• Solid IT literacy, including good typing skills and familiarity with digital dictation and legal practice management software.
• Punctual, dependable, and eager to learn.

Full time, in person position, Monday to Friday, High Wycombe, free on-site parking.