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Paralegal - Childcare

Stephensons Solicitors LLP -
St Helens

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Referral programme

Qualifications

Childcare
Law
Legal drafting
Communication skills

Full job description

Paralegal – Childcare

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Dependant on experience
Office base: St Helens, WA10 1QU with some travel to Wigan, WN3 5BA – hybrid working after a period of training, minimum of 2-3 times a week in the office.
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Are you a law graduate looking for an exciting, new opportunity?
Or are you an experienced paralegal looking to accelerate in your career?
How would you like to work within our expert Family Law Team?
What about working for a well-respected, Sunday times best place to work firm who genuinely cares about your career and development?

Yes? Then we have an opportunity for you!

The Role

As a Paralegal in our Family department, you’ll support solicitors and the department manager by assisting with a wide range of employment law matters.

This is an amazing opportunity to join our knowledgeable, highly regarded Family Law Team, focusing on childcare cases.

You will be engaged in varied and interesting work where you will learn all about the intricacies of Family Law. In this role you will be able to hone in on and develop fundamental skills whilst working alongside our reputable and well-respected Solicitors.

To find out more about the work of our Family Team please click here

and here to meet Victoria Gethin: Partner and Head of Family Law

Key responsibilities include:

Advising clients and attend meetings where appropriate.
Supporting solicitors with case management, including drafting legal documents and preparing bundles.
Handling client and professional enquiries via phone, email, and post.
Managing new business enquiries effectively.
Arranging and attend conferences with Counsel; undertake advocacy and hearings where appropriate.
Organising workload to meet chargeable and non-chargeable targets under supervision.
Performing administrative tasks and ensure compliance with client care and Law Society rules.
Contributing to practice development through blogging and networking.
Identifing and act on cross-referral opportunities within the firm.

About You

We welcome applicants with a wide range of strengths, thinking styles and lived experiences. We’re happy to discuss any workplace adjustments or support that would help you perform at your best, including communication preferences, assistive tools, or environmental changes.

We’re looking for someone who can:

Highly adaptable and flexible, including with working hours
Calm under pressure and thrives on challenge
Committed, hard-working, and discreet in a confidential environment
Work independently and collaboratively
Stay calm and focused during busy periods
Handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially
Communicate in a friendly, respectful and approachable way
Show a genuine interest in employment law and in developing a long‑term career within this area

Essential:

You will need:

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade C / 4 or above)
Confidence using computers and the ability to learn new systems with training
A strong understanding, experience or knowledge of family law/care proceedings work
Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
Research skills and the ability to break down information logically
Organisational and time‑management approaches that help you keep on top of tasks
The ability to meet deadlines with appropriate support

Desirable:

It’s helpful, but not essential, if you also have:

Law Degree (ideally 2:1 or above) or relevant work experience
Experience assisting in family law, including public and private childcare cases
Understanding of family law and up-to-date legislation
Experience using case management systems
An understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules
Awareness of client care and complaints procedures

We also look for individuals who embody our brand values: approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient and supportive.

Why Stephensons?

Stephensons is an award‑winning, top‑150 law firm with a strong commitment to training, development and employee wellbeing. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

Discover more about what it’s like to work for us Here – and hear from our Managing Partner, Sean Joyce, about our culture and values here.

What Can We Offer?

Click here to view further details of our benefits package.

Generous annual leave (increasing with service)
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Early monthly pay scheme
Life assurance
Hybrid working
Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
Well‑being package (financial, physical & mental health support)
Free parking
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay*
Will writing service*
Season ticket & travel support
Payroll giving scheme
Social events & clubs
Reward & recognition schemes
Internal referral scheme
Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme

Service‑length conditions apply.

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