ROLE: Family Paralegal
LOCATION: Lincoln
SALARY: Competitive, dependent on experience
HOURS: 09:00–17:15, Monday to Friday
BENEFITS:
• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays)
• Life assurance at 3x your annual salary
• Employee sickness allowance (6 weeks) for added peace of mind
• Continuous opportunities for professional development and training to support your long-term career growth
What does a Family Paralegal look like at Sills & Betteridge?
As a Family Paralegal at Sills & Betteridge, you’ll play a vital role in supporting clients through some of the most important and sensitive moments of their lives. You’ll work alongside experienced family lawyers in a supportive, approachable team, particularly on domestic violence cases.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in a firm where your contribution is truly valued and where you’re encouraged to develop your legal skills every day.
With a 4.9-star Glassdoor rating and a reputation for excellence in client care, you’ll be part of a firm that balances tradition with progress—and where your growth, wellbeing, and sense of purpose genuinely matter.
From drafting, amending, and proofreading legal documents to attending client meetings and external appointments, your role will be dynamic and people-focused.
We are looking for someone who:
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* Is educated to degree level or equivalent
* Ideally has experience liaising with domestic abuse victims and an understanding of the impact this has on them
* Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Has a clear understanding of the application of Family Law and the Legal Aid Agency (LAA)
* Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Has experience drafting statements and applications
ABOUT US:
Join our award-winning Family Law team, recently recognised as Family Law Firm of the Year (Midlands & Wales). We offer a close-knit, supportive environment across our 17-office network, where collaboration and compassion underpin everything we do.
Our team includes nationally recognised experts named in The Legal 500, known for delivering sensitive yet strategic solutions. You’ll work alongside some of the region’s finest family lawyers in a department with a reputation for excellence and meaningful client care.
This is an ideal place to build your legal knowledge in a caring, busy team where no two days are the same—and your contribution genuinely matters.
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