Family Paralegal Gloucester Road

Barcan+Kirby; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Family Paralegal to support lawyers in various family matters. The role involves legal tasks, client interactions, and administrative support. Ideal for candidates pursuing legal qualifications, offering a supportive work environment with potential for hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Completed LPC/GDL/SQE or holds a Law degree.
• Experience with legal practice management systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake legal tasks under supervision, including client interviews.
• Assist with legal research and draft court applications.
• Manage correspondence and maintain case files.

Skills

Communication

Client Care

Legal Research

Education

Law degree

CILEx Professional Qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

Teams

Zoom

Job description

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We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Family team in Gloucester Road. The role involves supporting lawyers with cases and providing remote or direct support to other family lawyers across offices.

The Gloucester Road Family team handles various family matters including private children, domestic abuse, surrogacy, and finances on divorce and separation. Our expanding Family team in Bishopston comprises one Partner, three Lawyers, one Paralegal, four Legal Secretaries, and a Trainee Solicitor, forming part of our larger family department spread over four offices.

This position is ideal for someone looking to advance their career and potentially studying for CILEx or other legal qualifications.

The Role

You will handle client cases involving legal work and provide administrative support to the team and department as needed.

Paralegal Responsibilities

• Undertake legal tasks under supervision, including interviewing clients, taking instructions, and managing funding options.
• Handle routine client inquiries and maintain case files.
• Assist with legal research, draft court applications, trace witnesses, and draft statements.
• Manage correspondence, check and close files, and ensure confidentiality.
• Attend court to issue legal documents and assist during trials.
• Exercise high standards of client care and comply with professional rules.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Support support staff, prepare trial bundles, manage documents, and handle correspondence.
• Maintain electronic filing and draft agendas and minutes.

This role also includes accounting, marketing, and business development activities for the department.

About Us

Barcan+Kirby is a well-regarded Bristol-based law firm known for excellent legal services and a progressive, supportive work environment. We prioritize staff development, wellbeing, and a healthy work/life balance, fostering a culture of kindness and inclusivity.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has completed LPC/GDL/SQE, holds a Law degree, or has a CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) Foundation Stage or higher.
• Experience with legal practice management systems.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Teams, and Zoom.

Location and Hours

• Full-time, 9am-5:15pm, Monday to Friday.
• Based at Bishopston office with potential for hybrid working after probation.

Belonging at Barcan+Kirby

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the application process.

Application Deadline

Applications close at 9am on Thursday 22 May. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 11 June.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter via the application form. For questions, contact our recruitment team.