Family Paralegal
Posted 9 hours 22 minutes ago by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
£25,000 - £28,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Description
FAMILY PARALEGAL CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM £25K - £28K A highly respected regional law firm is seeking an experienced Family Paralegal to support a Senior Family Solicitor within its established and well-regarded Family (legal aid) department. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised professional with solid experience in family law.The Role As a key member of the team, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of family cases while delivering a high-quality service to clients. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing reports and documentation
- Preparing and organising court bundles
- Reviewing bundles ahead of hearings
- Attending court to sit behind Counsel as experience develops
- Previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience
- Essential experience working within Family Law
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent written communication, spelling, and grammar
- Professional, confident, and client-focused approach
- Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload independently