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Bhatia Best; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Bhatia Best Solicitors in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our busy Family Law Department, specialising in Divorce and Finances.

You'll work alongside skilled solicitors, supporting case progression, legal research, drafting documents, and maintaining accurate records. We value proactive teamwork, professional development, and strict client confidentiality within our collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong drafting skills for various legal documents.
• Good analytical abilities to apply law to cases.
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 apps (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist in advising and supporting clients on family law matters.
• Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, courts, experts, and other professionals.
• Support senior fee earners with progression and management of case files.
• Undertake fee-earning work including legal research and drafting documents.
• Ensure compliance with SQM standards and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate case records using the firm's case management system.
• Contribute to efficient and profitable operation of the department.
• Participate in training and professional development.
• Support development and integration of new team members.
• Adhere to firm policies, procedures and Office Manual.
• Maintain client confidentiality and legal privilege.
• Promote positive relationships with clients, referrers, and prospective clients.

Skills

Communication

Drafting

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Organization

Teamwork

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Bhatia Best Solicitors is a leading East Midlands law firm with specialist expertise in Criminal Defence, Family Law, Personal Injury, Public Law, and Community Care. We are committed to providing exceptional legal services and achieving the best outcomes for our clients.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our busy and expanding Family Law Department in Nottingham specialising in Divorce and Finances. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside experienced legal professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in advising and supporting clients on a range of family law matters.
• Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, courts, experts, and other professionals via telephone, video conferencing, email, and in person.
• Support senior fee earners with the progression and management of case files.
• Undertake fee-earning work, including legal research, drafting correspondence, court documents, applications, and other legal documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) standards and all internal procedures and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records using the firm's case management system.
• Contribute to the efficient and profitable operation of the department.
• Participate in training and professional development initiatives.
• Support the development and integration of new team members where appropriate.
• Adhere to the firm's policies, procedures, and Office Manual.
• Maintain the highest standards of client confidentiality and legal professional privilege.
• Promote positive relationships with clients, their families, referrers, and prospective clients.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong drafting skills with the ability to prepare a variety of legal documents.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to apply legal principles to factual situations.
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to develop your career within a respected and growing law firm.
• Exposure to a broad range of Family Law matters.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Bhatia Best Solicitors is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be pleased to accommodate your needs.