Family Paralegal

Stowe Family Law LLP; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family law firm in Peterborough is seeking a paralegal or legal assistant ready to progress in their career. The role includes co-managing cases focused on divorce, finance, and children while working in a supportive environment that offers flexibility to work from home. Benefits include a salary of £27,000 - £30,000, well-being initiatives, and comprehensive leave policies.

Benefits

Bonus

Mental Well-being days

Volunteering leave

Health insurance

Flexible working

26 days holiday

Qualifications

• Likely a paralegal or legal assistant in family law.
• Ready for the next step in their career.
• Comfortable with a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Co-manage a caseload of divorce, finance, and children cases.
• Participate in team days at the Peterborough office.
• Ensure a client-focused approach throughout.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Co-managing caseloads

Empathy and sensitivity

Ambition to progress

Job description

Working at Stowe you’ll enjoy the advantages of being part of a leading national family law firm while benefiting from the close-knit support of a local team. Although we're the largest family law team nationwide, we have smaller offices so you feel part of a close-knit team.

What makes us stand out

• Flexibility that actually works Work from home, from the office, or a mix of both, whatever helps you do your best work. - Learn more about life at Stowe
• Real progression If you’re ready to grow, we’ll help you make it happen. We have biannual promotion windows and clear development paths, so progression isn’t something you have to chase; it’s part of how we work. - See how we help our people grow
• Dedicated support around you You’ll have secretaries, legal assistants, billing, and new business enquiry teams behind you, so you can focus on your clients and the rewarding parts of family law.
• Well-being that means something We know how emotionally demanding this area of law can be. From wellness leave to our partnership with Lifeworks and a network of mental health champions, your well-being is a priority, not an afterthought.
• Always improving Our tailored case management system and brilliant marketing team are here to make your day-to-day run more smoothly. - Have a listen to our podcast
• Meet the Peterborough team - https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/offices/peterborough/

Requirements

• It’s likely you’re a paralegal or a legal assistant in family law and ready for the next step.
• You’re comfortable co-managing a caseload of divorce, finance, and children cases with a client-focused approach.
• You’re ambitious, you want to progress your career, and you want to develop
• You understand the need for empathy and sensitivity for clients going through an incredibly difficult period
• You're able to commute to our Peterborough office for team days, 80% working from home, and 20% in the office.

Read about our full benefits package here - https://careers.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/employee-bene...

Benefits

• £27,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
• Bonus
• A well-being culture, including Mental Well-being days, and access to counselling sessions
• Volunteering leave
• Diversity public holidays
• 26 days holiday
• Enhanced adoption, maternity and paternity pay
• Paid leave for fertility treatment
• Emergency dependants leave
• Bereavement leave
• Medicash health insurance - 24/7 GP’s, dental, counselling, gym discounts
• Training grants
• Life Assurance
• Contributory pension
• Flexible working