Role: Family Paralegal

Salary: £23,000 - £30,000

Location: Ilford

Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm

Are you a Paralegal in Family law that is stuck in a role where progression is not offered? Do you feel a new opportunity would enable you to reach your career goals?

Reed Legal are delighted to be recruiting on the behalf of a medium-sized, corporate law firm that is looking to make a new addition to their family department.  

Duties

• Assisting Solicitors with case preparation, including drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Conducting legal research and gathering relevant information for cases.
• Managing case files and maintaining accurate records.
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Scheduling appointments, hearings, and depositions.
• Preparing trial exhibits and organizing evidence.
• Providing general administrative support to the legal team.
• Attending client meetings and taking notes.
• Creating bundles including ES1 forms, ES2 forms and statements of issues.
• Drafting court applications and liaising with the court.

Experience

• Minimum 1 years experience working as a Family Paralegal
• Experience in both private family law and legal aid desirable
• Law degree or Paralegal qualification
• Strong understanding of family law procedures and court rules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill

Benefits

• Support through qualification either by SQE or training contract
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Opportunity to work for a well-established, reputable firm

Apply now to not miss out!