We are entering an exciting period of growth and are looking for motivated individuals who want to grow with us and make a meaningful impact.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate Family Paralegal to join our Domestic Abuse Department.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic experienced Family Paralegal to join our specialist Domestic Abuse Department. The successful candidate will support survivors of domestic abuse by providing high-quality legal assistance in protective injunction matters (Non-Molestation Orders, Occupation Orders) and related family proceedings.
You will work as part of a committed and supportive team delivering legal services with compassion, professionalism, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Take initial instructions from clients sensitively and with understanding of trauma-informed practice
- Assist in preparing and drafting urgent court applications, including Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders
- Prepare statements, chronologies, and supporting documentation in line with court and legal aid requirements
- Liaise with courts, police, support workers, and interpreters as required
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of Legal Aid applications (including emergency funding)
- Manage and maintain case files, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory standards
- Attend hearings with counsel or solicitors when required (as note-taker or support)
- Update clients regularly and ensure they are informed and supported throughout the legal process
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding protocols at all times
- Support solicitors with case progression, correspondence, and administrative tasks as needed
- Working knowledge of CCMS and Legal Aid Agency procedures
- Experience in legal aid-funded family law work
- Law degree or equivalent legal qualification
- Experience in family law and domestic abuse legal work
- managing own caseload of DA cases from start to finish.
- Strong drafting, organisational, and communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure, especially in urgent and sensitive cases
- Empathetic, non-judgmental, and client-focused approach
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- We would love to hear from candidates that can speak various languages!
What We Offer
- A supportive, mission-driven team environment
- Opportunities for training, development, and supervision
- Exposure to meaningful, life-changing legal work
- Flexible working options, fully remote, hybrid and office based.
- Regular team meetings and wellbeing initiatives
- Bonus
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Experience:
- Domestic Abuse : 1 year (required)
Work Location: Remote
QWE
Will this role count as your QWE, and who will confirm it?
Check it against the SRA’s questions in two minutes. If there is no COLP or solicitor where you work, the SRA lets a solicitor outside confirm it: an FQPS solicitor can, from £275.
