Family Paralegal (Temporary)

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Family Paralegal for a temporary position in Worcestershire. The role involves providing administrative support within a busy Family Department, focusing on Care Proceedings and private family matters. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong organisational skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The job duration is initially 1 month with potential for extension. This position is office-based with a standard working pattern of 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Family Law department covering both Care Proceedings and Private Family work.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarise case documents and prepare detailed notes.
• Complete C2 applications and court documentation accurately.
• Open new client files and manage relevant documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Confidential handling of information

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Job Title: Family Paralegal (Temporary / Locum)
Location: Worcestershire
Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Duration: Initially 1 month+, with potential for extension
Start Date: Within 1–2 weeks

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Family Paralegal to provide temporary support within a busy Family Department. The role will primarily focus on Care Proceedings work, with some exposure to private family matters, such as Child Arrangements cases.

The successful candidate will handle a variety of administrative and legal support tasks, working with minimal supervision once familiar with the firm’s processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and summarise case documents, including hospital and expert reports, preparing clear and detailed notes.
• Complete C2 applications and other court documentation accurately.
• Open new client files and upload relevant documentation to the case management system.
• Prepare, paginate, and file court bundles.
• Book and liaise with Counsel where required.
• Assist with both Care and Private Family cases, including Child Arrangements matters.
• Maintain accurate time recording and case notes.
• Provide general administrative support to fee earners as needed.

Essential

• Previous experience within a Family Law department, ideally covering both Care Proceedings and Private Family work.
• Ability to work independently once trained on internal procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Clear communication skills and a professional approach.

Desirable

• Experience preparing bundles and completing C2 or other court applications.
• Familiarity with public law processes and liaison with Counsel or Local Authorities.

How to Apply

Contact Alicia Forde at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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