Family Paralegal — Path to a Training Contract

Acorn by Synergie; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a proactive Family Paralegal to join its busy Family Law team in Cardiff or Swansea. The role covers divorce, financial matters, child arrangements, and domestic abuse cases, with a clear path to a Training Contract and solicitor qualification.

You will support solicitors, draft documents, conduct research, and manage client records in a busy environment. The ideal candidate has a law degree and LPC, strong communication, organisational skills, and a genuine interest

Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent) and LPC completion.
• Strong legal research skills and ability to present information clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with sensitivity to vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Support solicitors with a caseload of family law matters.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, applications and statements.
• Conduct legal research and keep updated on family law developments.
• Liaise with clients, counsel and stakeholders under supervision.
• Maintain accurate client files and records.
• Assist with court documents and attend court when required.
• Contribute to negotiations and mediation processes.
• Support day-to-day administration including calendars and billing.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree (LLB)

LPC or equivalent

Job description

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a proactive Family Paralegal to join its busy Family Law team in Cardiff or Swansea. The role covers divorce, financial matters, child arrangements, and domestic abuse cases, with a clear path to a Training Contract and solicitor qualification.

You will support solicitors, draft documents, conduct research, and manage client records in a busy environment. The ideal candidate has a law degree and LPC, strong communication, organisational skills, and a genuine interest