Family Paralegal

Painters Law LLP; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + UK bank holidays +ex

Pension scheme after probation

Parking provided

Hybrid working between offices andhome

Sick pay

Discount on some legal fees

Ambition to progress to partnership

Job summary

Painters Law LLP in Kidderminster is seeking an enthusiastic Family Paralegal to support our established Family team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal or someone looking to develop a career in Family Law.

You will work closely with solicitors, assisting with a varied caseload and delivering excellent client service within a supportive team environment. A hybrid working arrangement between offices and home is possible.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Family Law would be advantageous
• A law degree, LPC, SQE qualification or relevant legal experience would be desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• A genuine interest in Family Law
• A professional, empathetic and client-focused approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with Family Law matters
• Supporting the team with divorce and financial matters
• Assisting with children matters
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
• Conducting legal research
• Preparing bundles and court documentation
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Maintaining accurate file records
• Attending to administrative aspects of cases
• Assisting with Legal Aid administration where appropriate

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Law degree / LPC / SQE

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Family Paralegal to join our established Family team in Kidderminster.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal or someone looking to develop a career in Family Law.

You will work closely with our solicitors and wider Family team, assisting with a varied caseload and providing an important role in delivering excellent client service.

The role

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting solicitors with Family Law matters
• Supporting the team with divorce and financial matters
• Assisting with children matters
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
• Conducting legal research
• Preparing bundles and court documentation
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Maintaining accurate file records
• Attending to administrative aspects of cases
• Assisting with Legal Aid administration where appropriate

We are looking for

• Previous experience in Family Law would be advantageous
• A law degree, LPC, SQE qualification or relevant legal experience would be desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• A genuine interest in Family Law
• A professional, empathetic and client-focused approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about developing their career in Family Law and wants to gain experience within an established legal practice.

• 23 days holiday plus UK bank holiday; plus ex gratia days (birthday and Christmas)
  
• Pension scheme (after probation period met)
  
• Parking provided.
  
• Potential for hybrid working between our offices and home.
  
• Sick pay
  
• Discount on some legal fees (subject to qualifying conditions being met)
  
• The successful candidate will be committed and with an ambition to progress to potential partnership level opportunities.