A well established High Street law firm is seeking a Family Paralegal to join its Family team in Newbury. This Family Paralegal role offers exposure to a broad range of private family matters, supporting solicitors throughout the full case lifecycle. The Family Paralegal will gain hands‑on experience across client care, legal drafting and case preparation. This Family Paralegal opportunity is suited to someone looking to build a long-term career within family law.
The Company?
The successful Family Paralegal will join a respected local law firm with an established Family team advising clients on a wide range of private family matters. The team provides a supportive working environment, ongoing mentoring and direct exposure to client work alongside experienced solicitors.
The Role
As the Family Paralegal you will support fee earners across a varied caseload of family matters.
The role will include:
- Assisting with divorce, financial remedy and private children matters
- Preparing legal documents, correspondence and court bundles
- Conducting legal research and case preparation
- Managing case files and maintaining accurate records
- Liaising with clients, barristers, courts and third parties
- Supporting domestic abuse and cohabitation matters
- Assisting with general file administration and case progression
- Monitoring deadlines and ensuring matters progress efficiently
The Family Paralegal?
You will have previous family law experience and a genuine interest in developing your career within family law.
The Family Paralegal must have:
- Previous experience within a Family Law team
- Strong drafting and communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Professional, empathetic and client focused approach
- Strong administrative and case management skills
- Good IT and case management system skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
In return ?
- 25,000 to 28,000 salary
- Training and development opportunities
- Exposure to a broad range of family law matters
- Direct mentoring from experienced Family solicitors
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Long term career progression
- Competitive benefits package
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