Paralegal (Family)

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sickness cover

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Job summary

Sills & Betteridge in Nottingham is seeking a Paralegal to join our Family Law team. You will support fee earners, draft and proofread documents, prepare court bundles, and assist with Legal Aid applications, CCMS, and client liaison.

You will contribute to the department’s growth in a compassionate, client-focused environment. The role offers a supportive team, career development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package including enhanced annual leave and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Family Law Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• Experience of Legal Aid work and/or CCMS is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to fee earners across the Family Department.
• Draft, amend and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare hearing bundles and court documents.
• Assist with Legal Aid applications and CCMS processes.
• Liaise with clients, courts and third parties.
• Record time and contribute to billing targets.
• Support the ongoing development of the department.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

CCMS

Job description

Salary: Competitive, based on level of experience

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

• 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:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our Family Department. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will play an important role in helping clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives while developing your career in Family Law.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing general support to fee earners across the department;
• Drafting, amending and proofreading legal documents and correspondence;
• Preparing hearing bundles and court documents;
• Assisting with Legal Aid applications and CCMS processes;
• Liaising with clients, courts and other third parties;
• Recording time and working towards billing targets;
• Contributing to the continued development and growth of the department.

About you:

You will have a compassionate approach to client care and previous experience as a Family Law Paralegal or Legal Assistant. Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience of Legal Aid work and/or using CCMS;
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working at Sills & Betteridge:

Join our award-winning Family Law team, who have previously been recognised as Children Law Team of the Year (National) and Family Law Firm of the Year (Midlands & Wales). In the Legal 500, a major international legal directory that researches and ranks law firms, our Family Law team are extremely proud to be ranked in the Top Tier in the East Midlands and Tier 2 in Yorkshire, with many of our lawyers individually recognised.

You will work alongside some of the region’s finest family lawyers in a department with a reputation for excellence and meaningful client care, in a close-knit, supportive environment, where collaboration and compassion underpin everything we do.

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.

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