At a Glance
- Tasks: Support solicitors in family law cases and manage client files from start to finish.
- Company: Growing Family Law team in Luton, Bedfordshire, offering a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on legal experience while developing your skills in a busy setting.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on diverse cases and enhance your legal knowledge.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by providing empathetic support during sensitive matters.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for family law.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Our client is seeking a Family Paralegal / Caseworker to join their growing Family Law team in Luton, Bedfordshire. This role will support solicitors across a varied caseload of both privately funded and publicly funded family matters, providing hands-on experience within a busy and supportive legal environment. The successful candidate will assist with a wide range of family law matters while developing their legal knowledge and client management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support solicitors with privately funded and Legal Aid family law matters
- Assist with the preparation and management of client files from instruction through to conclusion
- Draft correspondence, legal documents, witness statements, and court forms
- Prepare hearing bundles and supporting documentation
- Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, experts, and third parties via telephone, email, and in person
- Provide professional and empathetic support to clients during sensitive matters
- Take detailed instructions and maintain accurate attendance notes
- Assist on matters including divorce, children matters, domestic abuse proceedings, injunctions, financial remedy matters, and public family proceedings
- Support Legal Aid applications and CCMS processes
We think you need these skills to ace Family Paralegal in Luton
Family Law Knowledge
Client Management Skills
Legal Document Drafting
Court Procedures
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Empathy
