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.

The Company?

The successful Family Paralegal will join a respected local law firm with an established Family team advising clients on a wide range of private family matters. The team provides a supportive working environment, ongoing mentoring and direct exposure to client work alongside experienced solicitors.

The Role

As the Family Paralegal you will support fee earners across a varied caseload of family matters.

The role will include:

• 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

The Family Paralegal?

You will have previous family law experience and a genuine interest in developing your career within family law.

The Family Paralegal must have:

• Previous experience within a Family Law team
• 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

In return......?

• £25,000 to £28,000 salary
• 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

If you are a Family Paralegal considering your next career move, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion

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