Family Fee Earner / Paralegal
Location: Romford, Essex
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid Working (1 day from home)
The Firm
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Romford, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across Family Law matters.
Due to continued growth within the department, they are seeking a Family Fee Earner / Paralegal to join their friendly and supportive team.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to join a busy Family department handling a varied caseload of privately funded matters.
The successful candidate will have previous experience within Family Law and will be confident supporting senior solicitors while also managing matters independently where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting with and managing a range of Family Law matters including:
* Divorce and separation
* Financial remedy matters
* Child arrangements
* Domestic abuse matters
* Cohabitation disputes
* Drafting legal documents and correspondence
* Liaising with clients, courts, barristers and third parties
* Preparing court bundles and hearing documentation
* Conducting legal research where required
* Maintaining accurate case management records
* Supporting senior solicitors within the department
* Ensuring compliance with SRA and internal procedures
Candidate Profile
* Previous experience within a Family Law department
* Experience assisting on or managing privately funded family matters
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Professional and empathetic client manner
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
A Law degree, LPC or SQE qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
Benefits
* Hybrid working available (1 day per week from home)
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Ongoing training and development
* Career progression opportunities
* Pension scheme
* Holiday entitlement
Apply
If this role looks like the new challenge you are looking for, please apply via the advert or contact Eclectic Recruitment for further information.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities