Family Paralegal
Birmingham – £25,000 - £28,000
FAMILY PARALEGALCENTRAL 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
Chris Hodgson is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, with over 9 years at the company. He joined the company in 2015 and works with clients across the Midlands, representing candidates ranging from qualified solicitors to legal support staff. Chris has also studied a Professional Marketing Course. Outside of work, Chris loves travelling and has participated in extreme activities like skydiving and bungee jumping in New Zealand.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Family Law
- Type: Paralegal
- Salary: £25,000 - £28,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Birmingham
- Reference: 1321373
