Family Law Paralegal

Location: Hull
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time or Part Time Considered
Salary: £29,000 - £36,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join a growing and highly respected legal practice in Hull.

This role will involve supporting an experienced Family Solicitor with a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, while providing exceptional client care throughout the legal process. For candidates with the relevant experience, there may also be the opportunity to manage your own caseload under appropriate supervision.

This position would suit a proactive and compassionate individual with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and previous experience within family law.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting a Family Solicitor with a broad range of private family law matters.
• Liaising with clients via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
• Taking initial instructions and assisting with client onboarding processes.
• Drafting legal correspondence, court documents, applications, and statements.
• Preparing hearing bundles and supporting documentation.
• Filing documents through relevant court portals and systems.
• Monitoring court deadlines, directions, and hearing dates.
• Communicating with courts, barristers, experts, solicitors, and other parties.
• Assisting with financial disclosure and case preparation.
• Maintaining accurate and organised electronic files.
• Recording time accurately and assisting with file progression.
• Delivering a professional and empathetic service to clients during sensitive family matters.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working within Family Law is essential.
• Good understanding of divorce, financial remedy, children matters, and domestic abuse proceedings.
• Experience preparing court documentation and applications.
• Familiarity with court portals and case management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple deadlines.
• Professional, empathetic, and client-focused approach.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and legal software systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £29,000 - £36,000 per annum.
• Full-time or part-time working arrangements available.
• Flexible working hours where business needs allow.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Birthday day off in addition to annual leave.
• Additional annual leave entitlement linked to service.
• Pension scheme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Health cash plan.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Regular team and social events.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Law Paralegal seeking a long-term career move with a supportive employer offering development opportunities and the chance to play an important role within a growing legal team.

If interested, please apply now!