Family Paralegal

Additional Resources Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd. is seeking an experienced Family Paralegal to support a domestic abuse team handling sensitive cases in Watford. The role is hybrid and offers salary up to £35,000 plus benefits.

You will manage a caseload involving non-molestation/occupation orders, assist with Legal Aid and CCMS, prepare court documents, and liaise with courts and support agencies while supporting vulnerable clients alongside solicitors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in family law.
• Background with Legal Aid and CCMS.
• Strong knowledge of domestic abuse matters.
• Ability to handle sensitive client matters with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of domestic abuse matters.
• Assist with Legal Aid applications and CCMS.
• Prepare statements, chronologies and court documentation.
• Communicate with courts, police, support agencies and interpreters.
• Support vulnerable clients throughout their cases.
• Work alongside solicitors within the Family Law team.
• Assist from instruction through to conclusion.

Skills

Family law experience

Sensitive client handling

Court/agency communication

Education

Paralegal qualification or equivalent

Tools

CCMS

Legal Aid applications

Job description

Experienced in domestic abuse matters? This could be the great opportunity for you.

An opportunity has arisen for a Family Paralegal to join a domestic abuse team at a well-established law practice supporting clients through sensitive and challenging legal matters.

As a Family Paralegal, you will be managing and supporting a caseload of domestic abuse matters while providing professional and sensitive assistance to vulnerable clients.

This is a hybrid role offering salary up to £35,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for

• Managing cases involving Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders.
• Assisting with Legal Aid applications and CCMS.
• Preparing statements, chronologies and court documentation.
• Communicating with courts, police, support agencies and interpreters.
• Supporting vulnerable clients throughout their cases.
• Working alongside solicitors within the wider Family Law team.
• Assisting with domestic abuse matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience working within family Law.
• Background with Legal Aid and CCMS.
• Strong knowledge of domestic abuse matters.
• Ability to handle sensitive client matters with professionalism and compassion.
• Experience managing domestic abuse cases from initial instruction through to conclusion would be beneficial

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Family Paralegal, Family Law Paralegal, Domestic Abuse Paralegal, Family Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Family Legal Secretary, Family Law Assistant, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary

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