Secretary, Paralegal & Trainee Paralegal Roles

Legal Southwest; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Southwest is seeking candidates for three roles in Family Law within Bridgwater: Legal Secretary, Paralegal, and Trainee Paralegal. Each position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment, ideal for those committed to a career in family law. Applicants should reside in Somerset and demonstrate strong organizational skills and a passion for the legal field.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills for administrative support.
• Genuine interest in developing a career in Family Law.
• Motivated individual looking to progress in a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support, document preparation, and audio typing.
• Assist solicitors with divorce and child arrangements.
• Support fee earners with legal drafting and research.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Document preparation

Education

Law degree or equivalent experience

Legal academic background

Job description

We presently have 3 roles available for law firms within commutable distance of Bridgwater covering Family law.

They are a Legal Secretary to also cover reception – the successful candidate will provide administrative and secretarial support, including document preparation, audio typing, diary management, and client communication as well as covering reception when required. This role suits someone with strong organisational skills and a genuine interest in developing a career in Family law.

Paralegal – Family Law

A junior Paralegal is required by a Family Law department in a firm accessible from Bridgwater. The role involves assisting solicitors with casework relating to divorce, child arrangements, and other family matters. Duties include drafting documents, file management, and liaising with clients. Ideal for someone with a law degree or equivalent experience, looking to grow within a supportive team environment.

Trainee Family Paralegal

An excellent opportunity for a Trainee Paralegal to gain experience in a Family Law practice within reach of Bridgwater. The role will involve supporting fee earners with administrative tasks, basic legal drafting, and research. This entry-level position is suited to a motivated individual with a legal academic background and a keen interest in family law, looking to progress longer term.

For each role you must live in Somerset.

Please get in touch if you would like more information on this role or send us your CV below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.