Job Title: Family Paralegal (Public)
Location: Worcester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Firm
A well-established and reputable regional law firm with a strong presence across the Midlands is seeking a dedicated Family Paralegal to join its growing team in Worcester. The firm is known for delivering high-quality legal services with a client-focused approach and offers a supportive and collaborative working environment.
The Role
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a busy public family law team specialising in childcare matters. You will support solicitors representing parents and other parties in care proceedings and related applications, much of which is legally aided.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting fee earners with a caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings, supervision orders, emergency protection orders, and adoption-related applications
Supporting cases funded by legal aid, including assisting with Legal Aid Agency applications and compliance
Drafting correspondence, statements, court applications, and other legal documents
Preparing court bundles and trial documentation in accordance with court directions
Liaising with clients, counsel, local authorities, experts, and court staff
Attending client meetings, conferences with counsel, and hearings where appropriate, taking detailed notes
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date file records in line with regulatory and legal aid requirements
Providing general administrative and case management support to the team.Requirements
Previous experience in family law, ideally within public law children work
Familiarity with care proceedings and Legal Aid Agency processes is highly desirable
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
Excellent communication skills and a sensitive, professional approach when dealing with vulnerable clients
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Good IT skills, including experience with case management systems
A genuine interest in pursuing a career in family law, particularly publicly funded worBenefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for career progression and professional development
Supportive and friendly team environment
Exposure to high-quality and varied family law workIf this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat