Family Paralegal
Family Paralegal | Established High Street Firm | Newbury
A well-established and highly respected High Street law firm in Newbury is seeking a Family Paralegal to join its friendly and supportive Family team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Paralegal looking to build their career within a close-knit practice that is known for delivering high-quality legal advice and exceptional client care. The successful Family Paralegal will work closely with experienced solicitors on a broad range of private family matters, gaining valuable hands-on experience and direct client exposure.
The Family Paralegal will join a team that takes pride in providing practical, compassionate advice to clients during what can often be some of the most challenging periods of their lives.
You must have prior Family Law experience to be considered for this role.
The Family Paralegal's Role
The successful Family Paralegal will support fee earners across a varied caseload of family matters, assisting with both administrative and legal tasks throughout the lifecycle of each case.
The Family Paralegal will be involved in drafting legal documents and correspondence, preparing court bundles, managing case files, conducting legal research and liaising with clients, barristers, courts and other third parties. Matters are likely to include divorce, financial remedy proceedings, private children matters, cohabitation disputes and domestic abuse cases.
The role offers excellent exposure to client-facing work and provides an opportunity to develop both technical legal knowledge and practical case management skills within a supportive environment.
The Family Paralegal
The successful Family Paralegal will ideally have:
Previous experience within a Family Law team
A genuine interest in developing a career within Family Law
Strong drafting and communication skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
A professional, empathetic and client-focused approach
Strong administrative and case management abilities
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems
The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
In Return?
Exposure to a broad range of Family Law matters
A supportive and approachable team environment
Direct mentoring from experienced Family solicitors
Genuine long-term career development opportunities
Competitive salary and benefits package
The opportunity to join a respected local firm with strong ties to the community
This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Paralegal seeking hands-on experience, strong career development and the chance to join a well-regarded High Street practice in Newbury