Family Paralegal - Worcester | Full-Time | Permanent
Build Your Career in Family Law – Practical Experience + Career Development + Supportive Team Environment
Are you an organised and motivated Paralegal looking to develop your career within Family Law?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and specialist Family Law team in Worcester, supporting experienced solicitors across a varied caseload. The team has a strong focus on Family and Children matters, providing clients with clear, practical and client-focused legal advice.
This role would suit someone with previous legal or paralegal experience who has a genuine interest in Family Law and is looking to gain valuable hands-on experience within a supportive environment.
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Opportunity to develop a career within Family Law
- Exposure to a varied range of Family and Children matters
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced Family Solicitors
- Practical involvement in client and case management
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Excellent opportunity to develop legal and professional skills
- Potential for long-term career progression
The Role:
You will provide legal and administrative support to the Family team, assisting Fee Earners with the day-to-day progression of matters and helping to ensure clients receive a professional and responsive service.
You will gain exposure to a range of Family Law work while developing your knowledge and confidence in dealing with clients, preparing documentation and supporting solicitors with case management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting Fee Earners with a varied Family Law caseload
- Assisting with Family and Children matters
- Preparing legal documents, correspondence and court forms
- Drafting standard documentation under supervision
- Carrying out legal research as required
- Preparing court bundles and documents for hearings
- Assisting with client meetings and appointments
- Liaising with clients, courts, barristers and other professionals
- Uploading applications and documents to court
- Maintaining accurate client files and case management records
- Preparing attendance notes and telephone notes
- Monitoring key deadlines and assisting with case progression
- Opening, maintaining and closing client files
- Providing general administrative and legal support to the wider Family team
What They're Looking For:
- Previous Paralegal or legal experience is desirable
- Previous Family Law experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Genuine interest in developing a career within Family Law
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Professional and empathetic approach to client care
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems
- Proactive approach with a willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive, professional and client-focused attitude
If you are looking to develop your Family Law career within a supportive Worcester team, gaining valuable practical experience while working alongside experienced solicitors, I would love to hear from you.
Confidential enquiries welcome : please apply or email your CV to [email protected] for further details.
Please note: Your details will never be shared with an employer without your express consent.
Pay: £25,500.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- Must have previous Family paralegal experience
Experience:
- Family law: 1 year (required)
- Case management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
