Family Paralegal

A well established High Street law firm is seeking a Family Paralegal to join its Family team in Newbury. This Family Paralegal role offers exposure to a broad range of private family matters, supporting solicitors throughout the full case lifecycle. The Family Paralegal will gain hands-on experience across client care, legal drafting and case preparation. This Family Paralegal opportunity is suited to someone looking to build a long-term career within family law.

Responsibilities

Assisting with divorce, financial remedy and private children matters; Preparing legal documents, correspondence and court bundles; Conducting legal research and case preparation; Managing case files and maintaining accurate records; Liaising with clients, barristers, courts and third parties; Supporting domestic abuse and cohabitation matters; Assisting with general file administration and case progression; Monitoring deadlines and ensuring matters progress efficiently

Requirements

Previous experience within a Family Law team; 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 deadlines and priorities; Professional, empathetic and client focused approach; Strong administrative and case management skills; Good IT and case management system skills; Ability to work effectively within a team

Benefits

Pension; Healthcare; Training and development opportunities; Exposure to a broad range of family law matters; Direct mentoring from experienced Family solicitors; Supportive and collaborative team environment; Long term career progression; Competitive benefits package