Paralegal

Stephensons Solicitors LLP; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Wigan is seeking a Paralegal specializing in childcare law. The ideal candidate will assist solicitors, manage client enquiries, and contribute to a reputable Family Law Team. This role offers ongoing professional development and a supportive work environment, with flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive well-being package. Ideal for law graduates or experienced paralegals.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being package

Competitive salary

Free parking

Social events & clubs

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of family law/care proceedings work.
• Strong computer literacy and research skills.
• Excellent organisation and time‑management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills both face‑to‑face and over the telephone.

Responsibilities

• Assist the department manager and solicitors in carrying out duties.
• Advise clients and attend meetings where appropriate.
• Support solicitors with case management.
• Handle client and professional enquiries via phone and email.
• Manage new business enquiries effectively.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Outstanding communication skills

Excellent organisation skills

Time-management skills

Education

Law Degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

Role:

Paralegal - Childcare

Office Base:

Wigan, WN3 5BA – ability to combine home and office working after a period of training

Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Looking for:

• Law graduate seeking an exciting new opportunity?
• Experienced paralegal looking to accelerate your career?
• Want to work within an expert Family Law Team?
• Interested in working for a well‑respected firm that genuinely cares about your career and development?

The role:

Assist the department manager and solicitors in carrying out duties and, where appropriate, deal with clients and their affairs.

Duties include:

• Advising clients and attending meetings where appropriate.
• Supporting solicitors with case management, including drafting legal documents and preparing bundles.
• Handling client and professional enquiries via phone, email, and post.
• Managing new business enquiries effectively.
• Arranging and attending conferences with Counsel; undertaking advocacy and hearings where appropriate.
• Organising workload to meet chargeable and non‑chargeable targets under supervision.
• Performing administrative tasks and ensuring compliance with client care and Law Society rules.
• Contributing to practice development through blogging and networking.
• Identifying and acting on cross‑referral opportunities within the firm.

What makes this role great?

This is an amazing opportunity to join a knowledgeable, highly regarded Family Law Team, focusing on childcare cases. You will be engaged in varied and interesting work and will learn all about the intricacies of Family Law. In this role you will hone fundamental skills while working alongside reputable and well‑respected solicitors.

About You:

• Pleasant, approachable, patient, and polite.
• Highly adaptable and flexible, including with working hours.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Calm under pressure and thrives on challenge.
• Committed, hard‑working, and discreet in a confidential environment.
• Interested in this area of law.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience or knowledge of family law/care proceedings work.
• Strong computer literacy and research skills.
• Excellent organisation and time‑management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills both face‑to‑face and over the telephone.

Desirable:

• Law Degree (ideally 2:1 or above) or relevant work experience.
• Experience assisting in family law, including public and private childcare cases.
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Familiarity with Stephensons Client Complaints Rules and Client Care Procedures.
• Understanding of family law and up‑to‑date legislation.
• Experience using case management systems.

We also look for individuals who embody our brand values: approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient, and supportive.

The Team:

Details about our Employment Law team are available. You can meet Victoria Gethin, Partner and Head of Family Law.

Why Stephensons?

Stephensons is an award‑winning, top 150 law firm accredited as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025. We commit to future growth and development, offering an exciting space for long‑term career development and progression. Work‑life balance and flexibility are central to our culture.

Find out why you should come and work for us.

What else can we offer?

• Flexible working arrangements
• Agile/remote working
• Well‑being package (financial, physical, mental and dietary health support)
• Free parking
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
• Holiday sale & purchase scheme
• Season ticket & travel support
• Payroll giving scheme
• Social events & clubs
• Internal referral scheme
• Retail vouchers/cash‑back schemes
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme