Family law paralegal

Location: Hounslow

Hours: Full-time

Department: Family Law

Reports to: Partner / Senior Associate / Solicitor

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and organised Family Paralegal to join our Family Law team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal and administrative support across a varied family law caseload, working closely with solicitors and clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career within family law and gain hands-on experience across a range of matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with a varied caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and cohabitation matters.
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, court forms and bundles.
• Conducting legal research and assisting with case preparation.
• Preparing chronologies, schedules and other case documents.
• Assisting with the preparation of statements and instructions to counsel where required.
• Liaising with clients, courts, barristers, experts and other third parties in a professional and timely manner.
• Managing case files and ensuring all documentation is accurately maintained and up to date.
• Assisting with court applications and monitoring court deadlines and directions.
• Attending client meetings, conferences and hearings where appropriate.
• Undertaking file reviews and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records on the firm's case management system.
• Assisting with billing, time recording and other administrative tasks associated with the management of matters.
• Providing clients with a high level of service and dealing with enquiries sensitively and professionally.
• Supporting solicitors with general case management and other tasks as required.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a paralegal, preferably within a Family Law department.
• A good understanding of family law and the associated court procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• A professional and empathetic approach when dealing with clients, many of whom may be experiencing difficult personal circumstances.
• Good IT skills and experience using legal case management systems.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.

Desirable

• A law degree, LPC, SQE qualification or relevant legal qualification.
• Experience with family court proceedings and the Family Procedure Rules.
• Experience in divorce, financial remedy and/or private children work.
• Previous experience working within a busy law firm environment.
• Experience preparing court bundles and drafting legal correspondence.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional and approachable.
• Compassionate and confident when dealing with clients.
• Proactive and willing to take responsibility.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively.
• Commercially aware and committed to providing an excellent client service.
• A strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Keen to learn and develop their career within Family Law.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Family Law professionals.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting caseload.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• [25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays]
• [Private medical insurance / pension / bonus / hybrid working / other benefits]

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Family Paralegal looking for your next opportunity, or an ambitious legal professional looking to develop a career in Family Law, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining your experience and why you would be suitable for the role.