Gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.
gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.
Due to continued success our reputable Family Partner is looking to further expand his team with the addition of a paralegal.
The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of Family Law and assist in a varied caseload.
The caseload includes but is not limited to divorce & separation, financial remedy & private children arrangements with a focus on non-court dispute resolution.
The ideal candidate will be able to commute to our Sheffield office on a hybrid working arrangement.
Preparing letters and legal documents with precision and accuracy.
Drafting and preparing a variety of legal documents, including pleadings
Reviewing and proofreading legal documents to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Filing legal documents with the court and ensuring compliance with procedural rules
Monitoring and tracking court deadlines and filings with meticulous attention to detail.
Be able to maintain a positive and cheerful demeanour to building excellent working relationships with a wide variety of colleagues and partners.
Ideally completed law degree undertaken family law as a module on undergraduate degree
Paralegal experience preferred but not necessary
Apply now for immediate consideration by submitting your CV to legalvacancies@gunnercooke.