Paralegal (Family Team)

Nicholas Associates; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected solicitor is looking for a Paralegal to join their Family Law team in Liverpool. This hands-on role involves supporting senior fee earners with a high and varied caseload, predominantly focused on Care work. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in a Family Law team, and familiarity with Case Management Systems. This role offers a hybrid working option after the probation period.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months’ experience in a Family Law team.
• Experience using Case Management Systems and Laserforms.
• Comfortable working with Excel is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Opening new files.
• Day-to-day support for the wider team.
• Updating clients on case progress.
• Communicating with courts, experts, and external agencies.
• Handling incoming and outgoing calls.
• Preparing bundles for hearings.
• Attending court to assist counsel and/or clients.

Skills

Self-starter

Communication skills

Time-management

Teamwork

Tools

Case Management Systems

Excel

Legal Aid Agency Portal (CCMS)

Job description

I’m working with a respected solicitor client who is looking to add a Paralegal to their busy Family Law team in Liverpool. This is a hands‑on role supporting senior fee earners with a high and varied caseload, predominantly focused on Care work, within a well established and fast‑paced department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Opening new files
• Day to day support for the wider team
• Updating clients on case progress
• Communicating with courts, experts and external agencies
• Scheduling and managing appointments
• Handling incoming and outgoing calls
• Preparing bundles for hearings
• Supporting clients both in person and remotely
• General legal and administrative assistance
• Managing diaries
• Attending court to assist counsel and/or clients
• Completing legal aid assessments and applications
• Taking client appointments and initial instructions

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a self starter who’s keen to get involved
• Work well with people and communicate clearly
• Thrive in a vibrant, collaborative team
• Be flexible and responsive to client and team needs
• Have strong time‑management skills and the ability to prioritise heavy workloads
• Ideally have at least 12 months’ experience in a Family Law team
• Have experience using Case Management Systems and Laserforms (essential)
• Have experience with the Legal Aid Agency Portal (CCMS) (essential)
• Be comfortable working with Excel (desirable)

Location and working pattern:

This role is based in my client’s Liverpool City office. Hybrid working can be discussed following a successful probation period. In the long term, some office‑based presence each week will be required.

Interviews may be held either in person or via video call.

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About Us

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