Remote Family Paralegal — Domestic Abuse Caseload Lead

Additional Resources Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or Hybrid work

Salary up to £35,000

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd seeks an experienced Family Paralegal to join the Domestic Abuse Department. You will manage your own caseload from instruction to conclusion, providing professional and sensitive legal assistance to vulnerable clients.

The role can be fully remote or hybrid (Watford), offering a salary of up to £35,000, depending on experience, alongside a range of benefits. Candidate can be based anywhere in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic abuse legal work and managing a full caseload.
• Working knowledge of CCMS and Legal Aid Agency procedures.
• Experience in legal aid-funded family law work.
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Strong drafting, organisational and communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from start to finish, including Non-Molestation Orders.
• Take initial instructions from clients with sensitivity.
• Prepare urgent court applications, statements and supporting docs.
• Complete Legal Aid applications and CCMS work.
• Communicate with courts, police and interpreters.
• Maintain confidential case files and safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Communication

Case management

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

CCMS

Legal Aid procedures

Case management systems

Job description

Additional Resources Ltd seeks an experienced Family Paralegal to join the Domestic Abuse Department. You will manage your own caseload from instruction to conclusion, providing professional and sensitive legal assistance to vulnerable clients.

The role can be fully remote or hybrid (Watford), offering a salary of up to £35,000, depending on experience, alongside a range of benefits. Candidate can be based anywhere in the UK.