Family Paralegal - Essex / Kent

Job Details

Join a well-regarded Lexcel-accredited law firm with a strong regional presence as they expand their dedicated family teams. They're looking for a passionate and driven Family Paralegal. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career in a supportive environment while contributing to meaningful, life-changing work for clients navigating complex family matters.

Position Overview
You will play a key role in supporting the firm's solicitors in delivering a high quality service to clients facing a wide range of family law matters. There may also be the opportunity to manage your own small caseload and your contribution will be integral to upholding the firm's strong reputation for client care and excellence in family law.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with a diverse range of family law matters, including care proceedings, children matters and domestic abuse cases
• Draft legal documents, statements and court bundles with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Manage and maintain case files, ensuring all information is up-to-date and easily accessible
• Potential opportunity to manage your own caseload, depending on experience and performance

Requirements

• Previous experience in family and child law is essential
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with solicitors and other team members

Company Overview
Our client is a well-established law firm that has recently expanded its presence in Kent through the acquisition of a respected local practice. With a wide range of legal services, including child and family law, conveyancing, medical negligence, employment, and criminal defence, the firm has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and maintaining a 98% client recommendation rate. The firm prides itself on its ambitious, engaging, and friendly work environment, which fosters growth and development for all team members.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training contract opportunities for high-performing individuals
• Supportive and inclusive work culture

Alongside an attractive salary and benefits package, you'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, and this is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your skills in family law. The firm is committed to supporting the professional development of its employees, offering training contract opportunities to help you advance your legal career.

How to Apply
If you are an experienced Family Paralegal looking to make a positive impact in a thriving law firm, please submit your CV to [email protected] or contact Kingsley on 01279 464455.