Family Paralegal - Fully remote

Additional Resources Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Yearly bonus

Flexitime

Health and wellbeing programme

Work from home

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd is seeking a Family Paralegal to support the Domestic Abuse Department in handling sensitive cases. You will manage your own caseload, draft documents, and liaise with courts, police and support workers across the UK.

The role offers fully remote or hybrid work (Watford) and a salary up to £35,000 depending on experience, plus a benefits package designed to support vulnerable clients and safeguarding compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic abuse legal work and managing your own caseload from start to finish.
• Working knowledge of CCMS and Legal Aid Agency procedures.
• Experience in legal aid-funded family law work.
• A 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.
• Candidates who can speak additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of domestic abuse matters from start to finish, including Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders.
• Taking initial instructions from clients with sensitivity and understanding.
• Preparing urgent court applications, statements, chronologies and supporting documentation.
• Completing Legal Aid applications, including emergency funding, and working with CCMS.
• Communicating with courts, police, support workers and interpreters.
• Supporting vulnerable clients and keeping them informed throughout the legal process.
• Maintaining accurate case files and ensuring confidentiality and compliance with safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Domestic abuse legal work

Caseload management

Drafting and communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Additional languages

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CCMS

Case management systems

Job description

Looking for a fully remote or Hybrid role? Experienced in domestic abuse matters? This could be the great opportunity for you.

An opportunity has arisen for a

Family Paralegal to join the Domestic Abuse Department of a well-established law practice, supporting clients through sensitive and challenging legal matters.

As a

Family Paralegal, you will manage your own caseload of domestic abuse cases from initial instruction through to conclusion, providing professional and sensitive legal assistance to vulnerable clients.

This role can be

fully remote or hybrid working (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.

You will be responsible for

• Managing your own caseload of domestic abuse matters from start to finish, including Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders.
• Taking initial instructions from clients with sensitivity and understanding.
• Preparing urgent court applications, statements, chronologies and supporting documentation.
• Completing Legal Aid applications, including emergency funding, and working with CCMS.
• Communicating with courts, police, support workers and interpreters.
• Supporting vulnerable clients and keeping them informed throughout the legal process.
• Maintaining accurate case files and ensuring confidentiality and compliance with safeguarding procedures.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in domestic abuse legal work and managing your own caseload from start to finish.
• Working knowledge of CCMS and Legal Aid Agency procedures.
• Experience in legal aid-funded family law work.
• A 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.
• Candidates who can speak additional languages

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• Family Paralegal, Family Law Paralegal, Domestic Abuse Paralegal, Family Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Family Legal Secretary, Family Law Assistant, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary.

What's on offer:

• Company pension
• Yearly bonus
• Flexitime
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Work from home