Hybrid Family Paralegal – Domestic Abuse Support

Additional Resources; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Additional Resources is seeking a Family Paralegal to support a domestic abuse team. You will handle a caseload of domestic abuse matters and assist vulnerable clients with sensitivity throughout proceedings.

This hybrid role offers salary up to £35,000 and a benefits package. You will work alongside solicitors in the Family Law team and liaise with courts, police, and support agencies.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Domestic abuse

Family law

Legal Aid

CCMS

Sensitive client handling

Tools

CCMS

Legal Aid applications

Job description

Additional Resources is seeking a Family Paralegal to support a domestic abuse team. You will handle a caseload of domestic abuse matters and assist vulnerable clients with sensitivity throughout proceedings.

This hybrid role offers salary up to £35,000 and a benefits package. You will work alongside solicitors in the Family Law team and liaise with courts, police, and support agencies.