Paralegal (Family)

Sills & Betteridge LLP; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Life Assurance at 3x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and career development

Job summary

Sills & Betteridge LLP in Doncaster is seeking a Paralegal to join the Family Law Emergency Team. You will assist with injunctions, private child matters and client support under the supervision of experienced Family Lawyers.

The role focuses on drafting, legal aid applications, case progression and file management, with a compassionate approach for victims of domestic abuse and a commitment to practical, timely legal support.

Qualifications

• Previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience in Family Law.
• Experience with Legal Aid work or CCMS is desirable.
• Knowledge of injunction work and private children matters.
• Experience drafting professional correspondence and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting and filing legal documents in family matters.
• Support Legal Aid applications and case progression.
• Manage files and communicate with clients throughout the matter.
• Prepare court documentation and liaise with colleagues as needed.

Skills

Family Law

Legal Drafting

Client communication

Case management

Tools

CCMS

Job description

Role: Paralegal (Family Department)

Location: Doncaster

Salary: Competitive, based on level of experience

Hours: 9:00am – 5.15pm, Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• Competitive annual leave entitlement and sickness cover
• Life Assurance at 3x annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling services, 24/7 GP appointments (telephone and video), physiotherapy, medical cashback benefits, and discounts on retail, leisure and travel purchases
• Training and career development opportunities

About the role:

Are you passionate about helping people through some of the most challenging periods of their lives?

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Family Law Emergency Team, working on a range of family law matters, including injunction applications and private children proceedings. Working alongside experienced Family Lawyers, you will assist with legal drafting, Legal Aid applications, case progression and file management, while supporting clients throughout their matter and assisting with the preparation of court documentation.

This role would particularly suit someone with a genuine interest in supporting victims of domestic abuse and providing compassionate, practical legal support when it is needed most.

About you:

You will have a genuine interest in Family Law and a professional, compassionate approach to client care. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, together with the ability to manage a varied workload and build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience within Family Law (desirable, but not essential);
• Experience of Legal Aid work and/or using CCMS (desirable, but not essential);
• Knowledge of injunction work and private children matters;
• Experience drafting professional correspondence and legal documentation.

Working at Sills & Betteridge:

Join our award-winning Family Law team, recently recognised as Family Law Firm of the Year (Midlands & Wales). We offer a close-knit, supportive environment across our 17-office network, where collaboration and compassion underpin everything we do. Our team includes nationally recognised experts named in The Legal 500 and known for delivering sensitive yet strategic solutions. You will work alongside some of the region’s finest family lawyers in a department with a reputation for excellence and meaningful client care.

To find out more of what life is like at Sills & Betteridge including our benefits visit our Working at Sills & Betteridge | Sills & Betteridge Solicitors page.