Paralegal – Family Dept. (Private Law Team)
Employer: Russell and Russell Solicitors
Location: Newport Street
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (1 hr lunch)
Pay: Salary not specified (Negotiable)
Closing Date: 27/06/2026
Disability Confident: No
About this job
We have a vacancy for a Paralegal to work in our busy Family Law Department, private law team at our Newport Street office. The position may involve travel to courts, meetings and other offices; therefore access to a car is essential. Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Responsibilities
* Arrange appointments and meetings
* Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies
* Diary management
* Database work
* Prepare bundles
* Client contact
* Use of CCMS (advantage)
Qualifications & Skills
* Excellent communication and telephone skills
* Ability to work independently, using own initiative
* Good time management skills
* Good presentation and organisational skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Good IT skills
* Use of CCMS would be an advantage
What we offer
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme
* Attendance bonus
* 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
* Birthday holiday
* Life insurance – 2x annual salary
* Long Service Awards
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Northern Rail discount scheme
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Quarterly Fruit Baskets
* Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
* Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
* Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
* Monthly Raffle Draw - 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
* Dress down once a month
* Annual Christmas Party & Events
* Charity fundraisers
* Training & Development (internal workshops, compliance webinars)
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