Family Paralegal

A well-established and highly respected High Street law firm in Newbury is seeking a Family Paralegal to join its friendly and supportive Family team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Paralegal looking to build their career within a close-knit practice that is known for delivering high-quality legal advice and exceptional client care. The successful Family Paralegal will work closely with experienced solicitors on a broad range of private family matters, gaining valuable hands-on experience and direct client exposure. The Family Paralegal will support fee earners across a varied caseload of family matters, assisting with both administrative and legal tasks throughout the lifecycle of each case. The Family Paralegal will be involved in drafting legal documents and correspondence, preparing court bundles, managing case files, conducting legal research and liaising with clients, barristers, courts and other third parties. Matters are likely to include divorce, financial remedy proceedings, private children matters, cohabitation disputes and domestic abuse cases. You must have prior Family Law experience to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

Support fee earners across a varied caseload of family matters; Assisting with both administrative and legal tasks throughout the lifecycle of each case; Drafting legal documents and correspondence; Preparing court bundles; Managing case files; Conducting legal research; Liaising with clients, barristers, courts and other third parties; Handling matters including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, private children matters, cohabitation disputes and domestic abuse cases

Requirements

Prior Family Law experience

Nice to have

A genuine interest in developing a career within Family Law; Strong drafting and communication skills; Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail; Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines; Professional, empathetic and client-focused approach; Strong administrative and case management abilities; Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems; Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team

Benefits

Benefits; Pension; Healthcare; Exposure to a broad range of Family Law matters; Supportive and approachable team environment; Direct mentoring from experienced Family solicitors; Genuine long-term career development opportunities; Competitive salary and benefits package; Opportunity to join a respected local firm with strong ties to the community